supersonic planes

Looks at a milestone in the history of science and technology, breaking the sound barrier, from the perspective of the people who lived it.

Uses simple text and photographs to provide an overview of supersonic jets. Explains what they are, their technology, and their future. Includes a glossary and additional resources.

Provides information about supersonic jets, discussing what they look like, how they work, and the purpose of the fast-flying planes.

History of the X-1 program from the origins of high-speed research in the 1930s to Chuck Yeager's flight through the sound barrier on October 14, 1947.

Provides information about supersonic jets, discussing what they look like, how they work, and the purpose of the fast-flying planes.

A history of American experimental aircraft and space vehicles from 1947 to the present.

Chronicles the events leading up to the breaking of the sound barrier, focusing on the test pilots who risked their lives to achieve supersonic flight.

Uses simple text and photographs to provide an overview of supersonic jets. Explains what they are, their technology, and their future. Includes a glossary and additional resources.

Describes how aviation has advanced in recent years and what future aircraft will look like.

Describes the design, construction, and components of speedsters, including top stock cars, racing bikes, rocket planes, powerboats, and many others.