<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>NASA and JAXA conducted tests of a scaled model X-59 aircraft in a supersonic wind tunnel in Japan to analyze the noise underneath the plane.</li><li>The X-59 is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without producing a loud sonic boom, focusing on sound pressure levels on the ground.</li><li>The model used in the test was scaled down to 1.62% of the actual aircraft and exposed to conditions simulating speeds of Mach 1.4, around 925 miles per hour.</li><li>These tests will provide crucial data for understanding the noise levels the X-59 will generate at supersonic speeds, aiming for quieter supersonic flights.</li></ul>

X-59 Model Tested in Japanese Supersonic Wind Tunnel

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