Manufacturing Industry
BOEING SONIC CRUISER COMPLETES FIRST WIND TUNNEL TESTS.
Advanced Materials & Composites News, October, 2001
The first phase of low- and high-speed wind tunnel testing on the Boeing (NYSE: BA) Sonic Cruiser has been completed, marking an important milestone toward providing additional information on the aerodynamic characteristics of the revolutionary new airplane's design. The Sonic Cruiser's new airplane concept is intended to change the way people fly, enabling passengers to travel non-stop directly to their desired destinations in less time.
Likewise, it will allow airlines to maximize the economic performance of their airplanes. Environmental performance is an important factor in the design of the Sonic Cruiser; it will be quieter and cleaner than all anticipated regulations and provide excellent fuel efficiency. "Initial results of the high-speed wind...
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