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NASA plans supersonic passenger jet
Fox News ^
| March 01, 2016
Posted on 03/01/2016 11:32:47 AM PST by sparklite2
On Monday, NASA revealed a project as part of its newly-introduced New Aviation Horizons initiative that awarded Lockheed Martin a $20 million contract over the next 17 months to create a jet that uses quiet supersonic technology (QueSST). It is the first in a series of ‘X-planes’ for the initiative.
NASA said it conducted studies across the country to learn more about acceptable sound levels. The finished product will fly at supersonic speeds, and create a "heartbeat" in place of the disruptive "boom" that is currently associated with supersonic flight.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Science
KEYWORDS: aerospace; lockheedmartin; nasa; newaviationhorizons; quesst; skunkworks; sst
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To: sparklite2
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:34:09 AM PST
by
Lazamataz
(I'm an Islamophobe??? Well, good. When it comes to Islam, there's plenty to Phobe about.)
To: sparklite2
Uhmmmm.......The Concorde with an erection?
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:34:29 AM PST
by
blackdog
(There is no such thing as healing, only a balance between destructive and constructive forces.)
To: sparklite2
Why are taxpayer dollars being used on this? There are plenty of non-govt outfits which have this ability, if it’s a viable technology.
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:34:36 AM PST
by
lurk
To: sparklite2
The problem isn’t the sexy shape, it’s where to put all the fuel. Sucker ends up being gigantic, and the size/weight ratio quickly reaches the point of no return.
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:35:44 AM PST
by
Talisker
(One who commands, must obey.)
To: sparklite2
Will it help Muslim self-esteem?
To: lurk
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:37:14 AM PST
by
Textide
(Lord, grant that I may always be right, for thou knowest I am hard to turn. ~ Scotch-Irish prayer)
To: sparklite2
But is it muslim friendly? Serving halal food? free prayer rugs?
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:37:55 AM PST
by
V_TWIN
To: lurk
Good point. Maybe private companies have already looked at the Concorde business model and realized that it isn’t viable.
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:37:56 AM PST
by
dhs12345
To: Pearls Before Swine
Will it help Muslim self-esteem? Not only that, but all served food is Halal.
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:42:45 AM PST
by
PROCON
To: sparklite2
Bacon, please. And a Martini.
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:44:28 AM PST
by
loungitude
(The truth hurts.)
To: sparklite2
The original Quest SST:
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:44:43 AM PST
by
Rebel_Ace
(HITLER! There, Zero to Godwin in 5.2 seconds.)
To: sparklite2
But...but...but I don't want to get to Kansas City any faster!
To: Lazamataz
"It fits. It fits!
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:47:14 AM PST
by
sparklite2
( "The white man is the Jew of Liberal Fascism." -Jonah Goldberg)
To: blackdog
Uhmmmm.......The Concorde with an erection? more like the Concorde with a pinocchio nose!
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:48:02 AM PST
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: sparklite2
There already are two business jets being planned that are Mach 2+
They advertise in the magazine Business Jet Traveler.
I’d look them up now, but my BJT copies are in my library at home.
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:48:42 AM PST
by
BBB333
(Q: Which is grammatically correct? Joe Biden IS or Joe Biden ARE an idiot?)
To: dhs12345
Wasn’t the Concorde very expensive to operate, resulting in very high air fares, and didn’t they find there just wasn’t a lucrative market of people willing to spend big bucks to save a few hours on a trans Atlantic flight???
To: sparklite2
No waiting for allah fubars! Now mohamicide buildings in less time than it takes to strap bombs to children!
Aren't you glad conGrease didn't impeach him for violating the 1st amendment when he gutted NASA to "respect" the slime religion?
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:49:07 AM PST
by
rawcatslyentist
(Genesis 1:29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed,)
To: lurk
Why are taxpayer dollars being used on this?
My first thought also...
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:50:56 AM PST
by
rottndog
('Live Free Or Die' Ain't just words on a bumber sticker...or a tagline.)
To: sparklite2
Single engine passenger jet? Cover project for something else.
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posted on
03/01/2016 11:51:47 AM PST
by
PAR35
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