NASA, Lockheed Martin developing silent supersonic jet

The X-59 is a quiet supersonic plane developed by NASA, featuring a wingspan of 29.5 feet, a length of 90.4 feet, and a weight of 32,300 pounds. It is powered by a General Electric F414 engine, the same used in FA18EF fighter jets. The aircraft's hull is designed to minimize noise from shockwaves, traditionally associated with supersonic travel, by separating these shockwaves to reduce the sonic boom reaching the ground.

What is the wingspan of the X-59 supersonic plane?

• 32,300 pounds

• General Electric F414

• 90.4 feet

• 29.5 feet

Which engine powers the X-59?

• General Electric F414

• Pratt & Whitney PW4000

• Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

• CFM International LEAP

The General Electric F414 engine is also used in which aircraft?

• Lockheed Martin F-35

• Airbus A380

• FA18EF fighter jets

• Boeing 747

What is the primary purpose of the X-59's hull design?

• Increase speed

• Enhance fuel efficiency

• Reduce noise from shockwaves

• Improve aerodynamics

How does the X-59 reduce the noise associated with supersonic travel?

• By separating shockwaves

• By flying at lower altitudes

• By using a quieter engine

• By reducing speed