Supersonic Collection (page 29)

Model of the proposed Avro 730 supersonic bomber

Sir Morien Bedford Morgan RAE (1912-1978)
Sir Morien Bedford Morgan, RAE, 1912-1978, chairman of the Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee. circa 1971. Date: 1912

Hawker Siddeley supersonic transport aircraft study

Technicians at NACAs Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory
Technicians at the NACAs Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory making final adjustments on a full-scale ramjet engine for a guided missile in the 8 by 6 foot test section of the worlds largest

Experimental model of a supersonic guided missile which is being tested in the 8 by 6 foot supersonic wind tunnel of NACAs Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Research model of a guided missile
Constructed for research in the worlds largest supersonic wind tunnel at NACAs Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory, this research model of a guided missile incorporates a ramjet engine buried in

HiMAT experimental aircraft C017 / 7578
HiMAT experimental aircraft. HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) was built by Rockwell in 1979 for NASA and the US Air Force

Douglas X-3 Stiletto C017 / 7564
Douglas X-3 Stiletto. The Douglas X-3 Stiletto experimental jet aircraft was built in 1952 for the US Air Force. It featured a narrow fuselage

Low-boom supersonic aircraft, artwork C016 / 9709
Low-boom supersonic aircraft. Artwork illustrating an aircraft design concept developed by NASA. This is referred to as the Low-Boom Supersonic Test Case

Afghan Air Force MiG-21MF fighter C016 / 7625
Afghan fighter. A MiG-21MF fighter aircraft of the Afghan Air Force photographed in 1988. The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF (NATO reporting name Fishbed J ) is a single seat supersonic interceptor

Scramjet aircraft, artwork
Scramjet aircraft. Computer artwork of an aircraft powered by a scramjet jet engine. The scramjet is a variant of the ramjet that was built in the 1950s and 60s

Monino air force museum, Russia C016 / 8384
Monino air force museum. View of aircraft preserved at the Monino Air Force Museum, just outside Moscow, Russia. In the foreground are three fighter aircraft from the Second World War

Thrust SSC supersonic car tests C016 / 2052
Thrust SSC supersonic car tests. Testing took place at Farnborough, UK, in October 1996. On October 15th 1997, in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA

Thrust SSC supersonic car and team C016 / 2051
Thrust SSC supersonic car and team. Testing took place here at Farnborough, UK, in 1996. On October 15th 1997, in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA

XB-70 Valkyrie supersonic aircraft, 1965 C016 / 0591
XB-70 Valkyrie supersonic aircraft. This is the first version of this 1960s US supersonic aircraft, the XB-70A (62-0001). Here

MiG-35 fighter at airshow C015 / 6191
MiG-35. A Russian MiG-35 fighter seen inverted during a display at an airshow. The MiG-35 is a single-seat, twin engined fighter

Sukhoi Su-7 aircraft landing C016 / 2691
A Sukhoi Su-7 ground attack fighter deploying brake parachutes on landing. The Su-7 (NATO reporting name Fitter ) is a single seat

Marina Popovich, USSR test pilot C016 / 2688
Marina Popovich (b.1931), Russian-Soviet test pilot, climbing into a MiG-21 jet fighter. Popovich is one of the greatest female pilots of all time

Andrei Tupolev, Soviet aircraft designer C013 / 9139
Andrei Tupolev (1888-1972). Portrait of the Soviet aircraft designer, Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev, standing in front of a Tu-144 airliner in Moscow, Russia

Soviet Tu-144 supersonic aircraft C014 / 0156
Soviet Tu-144 supersonic aircraft. This aircraft, the Tupolev Tu-144, was the worlds first supersonic passenger jet. It made a successful test flight on 31st December 1968

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"Breaking the Sound Barrier: A Journey through Supersonic Aviation" Step back in time to 1976, as the iconic Concorde takes off, leaving a trail of awe-inspiring power and speed. Alongside it, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird soars through the skies like a stealthy predator. Intriguingly, not far behind is the Hawker Hunter FGA-9, showcasing its agility and precision at supersonic speeds. Meanwhile, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter dazzles with its sleek design and remarkable performance capabilities. Rewinding further to Concordes' first flight, witness history being made as this marvel of engineering conquers new frontiers in aviation. Joining this elite club is none other than the North American F-100D Super Sabre - a true testament to human ingenuity. As we delve deeper into supersonic wonders, behold the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom's sheer dominance in both air superiority and ground attack missions. Its thunderous roar echoes across vast landscapes. The Aerospatiale BAC Concorde graces our journey once again; its graceful silhouette defying gravity while carrying passengers swiftly across continents. Witnessing supersonic shock waves captured in Schlieren images leaves us mesmerized by their ethereal beauty. Unveiling another gem from aviation's treasure trove - enter Bristol Type 188. This experimental aircraft pushes boundaries with innovative designs that challenge conventional notions of flight. Prepare for an encounter with greatness as we meet Lockheed YF-12A Blackbird; faster than any bird known to man. And who can forget Grumman G-303 F-14D Tomcat? With its distinctive swing-wing design and unmatched versatility, it remains an icon among fighter jets. Supersonic aviation has forever changed our perception of speed and possibility. From pioneering feats like Concorde's takeoff to cutting-edge technology showcased by these magnificent aircraft, the world flight continues to captivate our imagination.