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These Supersonic Bikes Will Get You from A to B in Seconds

Going fast on four wheels is one thing, but going fast on just two is another thing altogether. The fastest motorcycles in the world can reach scarcely-believable speeds, and take the utmost skill,..

These Cold-War Military Jets Are Amazing Pieces of Work

This supersonic interceptor aircraft was dogged by various problems during its early days, and it was notoriously difficult to fly. It was in service with the US Air Force between 1958 and 1969, however the last country to retire it was Italy. Some 2,578 units of the plane were built. 2. 

Extraordinary Inventions By Tesla That Were Never Built!

Supersonic Airships Powered by Ground-Based, Wireless Electrical Towers Source: Frank R. Paul [Public domain] / Wikimedia Commons You might have thought that wireless charging of your phone was revolutionary. However, Nikola Tesla may not have been all that impressed with the idea.

Do You Know the Most Important Airplanes Ever?

Concorde Brought supersonic flights to the masses. Image: Flickr user Dean Morley Concorde is one of only two supersonic jets to ever carry commercial passengers and became synonymous with luxury travel and wealth.

Step Inside the Cockpits of These Amazing Planes

The Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde is one of two supersonic airliners ever to enter service. It could cross the Atlantic in under three hours, however, it was retired in 2003 following a fatal accident.

You'll Need a Second Look For THESE Photos...

Is this a supersonic stork? More like a regular stork covering up a plane in the background. Image Source: IMAGEGRAPHY 12. What would you call this underwater creature? A reverse mermaid is our best name idea.

Fascinated by Space? Check Out These 12 Great NASA Photos

Researching supersonic flight This image of the horizon was taken as seen from the cockpit of NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's F/A-18 research aircraft. 5.

Invisible Warfare: The History of Stealth Planes

This 5th generation jet is capable of supersonic cruise, armed with the most advanced technology and considered to be the best stealth aircraft in the world. F-35 "Lightning II" The F-35 Lightning II was the chosen design in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) project by the United States.

Enjoy This Fascinating Collection of NASA's Best Photos!

Airplane Noise Evaluations Here you can see NASA's Commercial Supersonic Technology project, which is used to work out just how much noise future aircraft will give off during takeoff, flight, and landing. One of its primary tasks is to reduce the amount of noise that aircraft engine exhaust makes.

Invisible Warfare: Impressive Stealth Aircrafts!

This 5th-generation jet is capable of supersonic cruise, armed with the most advanced technology and considered to be the best stealth aircraft in the world. F-35 "Lightning II" The F-35 Lightning II was the chosen design in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) project by the United States.

Enjoy This Fascinating Collection of NASA's Best Photos

Airplane Noise Evaluations Here you can see NASA's Commercial Supersonic Technology project, which is used to work out just how much noise future aircraft will give off during takeoff, flight, and landing. One of its primary tasks is to reduce the amount of noise that aircraft engine exhaust makes.

The 10 Worst Jet Airplanes Ever to Fly...

Tupolev Tu-144 Image Source Arguably one of the more recognizable airplanes on this list, the Tupolev was one of two supersonic airliners (the other being Concorde) that entered service in the late 1970s.

10 Declassified U.S. Military Secrets That'll Astound You

The ambitious program, called Project 1794, was started in the 1950s, and a team of engineers was tasked with building a disc-shaped vehicle capable of traveling at supersonic speeds at high altitudes.

Meet the World’s Most Advanced and Lethal Fighter Jets

From the early days of World War I dogfights to the contemporary era of stealth and supersonic abilities, fighter planes have emerged as strong vehicles that epitomize human creativity and inventiveness.