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Hermeus logs first flight of supersonic-capable Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 in campaign to develop a hypersonic aircraft

US start-up Hermeus has flown its first supersonic-capable aircraft, the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, marking a significant step ...

The aerial refueling aircraft used in Operation Epic Fury were created from a single $16 million Boeing prototype. See the 'Dash 80.'

Boeing's $16 million bet led to the creation of the 707 jetliner and the Air Force's KC-135 tanker. Here's the fascinating history of the "Dash 80." ...
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Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903

The students and graduates unveiled their plane at the annual ceremony Wednesday, becoming the first plane built here since the Wright Brothers' historic achievement. KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — One ...
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General Atomics YFQ-42A logs first flight in Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has completed the first flight with its new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) prototype, a significant milestone in the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) ...
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Flight test files: Douglas X-3 Stiletto – Taming the inertia of the needle jet

The Douglas X-3 Stiletto fell short of Mach 2 but revealed roll coupling risks and advanced titanium use in early supersonic ...