Japan develops supersonic aircraft without noise

From now until 2013, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will develop and test a prototype unmanned and noise-free supersonic aircraft, hoping to replace the Concorde.

Picture 1 of Japan develops supersonic aircraft without noise (Photo: JAXA) The director of JAXA, Takeshi Ohnuki, the agency is expected to develop a supersonic aircraft unmanned small test with a length of 13.3 m, a wingspan of 7,2m and weighing 3.5 ton. JAXA will perform 20 to 30 consecutive tests under different conditions.

A team of JAXA researchers with the support of Japanese industrialists will build the prototype based on tests conducted over the years.

In October 2005, JAXA specially tested in Australia a model of a non-aerial aircraft launched by missiles to test aircraft models and materials. Japan hopes to lead an international program on supersonic aircraft development by 2020-2029.

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