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X-planes in the drone era
The article discusses NASA's development of the X-59, a supersonic aircraft designed to reduce the noise of sonic booms, potentially enabling faster air travel over land. The X-59 features a unique elongated nose to dampen sonic booms and is part of NASA's broader series of experimental aircraft aimed at testing new flight technologies. Although primarily built for pilot-controlled testing, future X-planes may shift toward uncrewed designs, with similar projects underway in the UK and considerations of drone technology, but human pilots remain valued for their insights.
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