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Progress in supersonic cruise aircraft technology

Cornelius Driver

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The Supersonic Cruise Aircraft Resarch (SCAR) program identified significant improvements in the technology areas of propulsion, aerodynamics, structures, take-off and landing procedures, and advanced configuration concepts. A brief overview of the highlights of the NASA supersonic technology program is presented.

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The Supersonic Cruise Aircraft Resarch (SCAR) program identified significant improvements in the technology areas of propulsion, aerodynamics, structures, take-off and landing procedures, and advanced configuration concepts. A brief overview of the highlights of the NASA supersonic technology program is presented.

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The Supersonic Cruise Aircraft Resarch (SCAR) program identified significant improvements in the technology areas of propulsion, aerodynamics, structures, take-off and landing procedures, and advanced configuration concepts. A brief overview of the highlights of the NASA supersonic technology program is presented.

Key concepts: Cruise, Supersonic speed, Aerospace engineering, Aeronautics, Takeoff, Payload (computing), Propulsion, Takeoff and landing

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