December 7, 2013 -- Powered transportation like steamships, railway, cars and planes were first developed only 250 years ago and we would be completely lost without these modes of transport. Some major milestones include: The first steamship built in the 1770s The first steam-powered train in 1798 The modern car born in 1886 The first powered [...]
November 22, 2013 -- As incredible as the Concorde was, the sonic booms created by its supersonic flights were so disruptive that most countries restricted or completely prohibited the aircraft from flying over land. The sonic boom, at its worst, would be heard as a very loud thunder clap that was right overhead. The force [...]
October 18, 2013 — Spike Aerospace, a Boston-based engineering firm, has completed initial designs and specifications for their supersonic jet, the Spike S-512. According to the company, the jet will have luxury seating for 12-18 passengers and will use advanced engine and airframe technology to reach a cruising speed of Mach 1.6 (1100 mph). Aboard [...]