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NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft lands after the first flight of the Quiet Spike project. The first flight was performed for evaluation purposes, and the spike was not extended. The Quiet Spike was developed as a means of controlling and reducing the sonic boom caused by an aircraft 'breaking' the sound barrier.

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Taken in: Edwards Air Force Base

Author: NASA

Description: NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft lands after the first flight of the Quiet Spike project. The first flight was performed for evaluation purposes, and the spike was not extended. The Quiet Spike was developed as a means of controlling and reducing the sonic boom caused by an aircraft 'breaking' the sound barrier.

Created on: Thursday 10 August 2006

Albums: US SPACE PROGRAM / AERONAUTICS RESEARCH / F-15 / F-15B / QUIET SPIKE

Source link: https://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Photo/Quiet_Spike/index.html

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