NASA's X-59 Achieves Key Engine Test as Part of Supersonic Flight Research

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed its first maximum afterburner engine test on December 12, 2024, at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. This milestone is crucial for the aircraft, which is central to NASA's Quesst mission aimed at mitigating sonic boom noise during supersonic flight over land.

The afterburner test involved the F414-GE-100 engine, generating additional thrust necessary for supersonic speeds. Key objectives included validating engine performance under operational temperature limits and ensuring compatibility with the aircraft's subsystems. The first flight of the X-59 is anticipated in 2025.

NASA's Quesst mission addresses a significant challenge in aviation by developing technologies that could allow for quieter supersonic travel, potentially transforming commercial air travel.

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