What happens if you go supersonic?

Supersonic speed occurs when an object travels faster than the speed of sound (Mach 1) – 1,236 km/h. Concorde was capable of a velocity more than twice the speed of sound, clocking in at Mach 2.04 (2,180 km/h). Once an object exceeds Mach 1, it manages to outrun the sound waves it produces, which creates a sonic boom.

How fast is the fastest airplane?

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest jet aircraft in the world, reaching speeds of Mach 3.3–that’s more than 3,500 kph (2,100 mph) and almost four times as fast as the average cruising speed of a commercial airliner. Key elements of the SR-71’s design made this possible.

What happens when an object travels faster than the speed of sound?

When the object reaches the speed of sound, air cannot readily move out of the way and a shock wave is formed. When the object is moving faster than sound, the resulting sounds travel behind the object, creating a sonic boom. My physics book covers an important subject with easy-to-understand explanations.

Can wind travel faster than the speed of sound?

Public Domain Image, source: NASA. Yes, wind can travel faster than the speed of sound. Wind is just the bulk movement of a mass of air through space and is in principle no different from a train speeding along or a comet zipping through space.

What causes a sonic boom when flying at supersonic speed?

When an aircraft travels at supersonic speeds or is moving faster than sound, it leaves the sound waves it makes behind it. These waves fan out and cause a sonic boom. Object creates a sonic boom

What is the speed of sound in the air?

The speed of sound in air is about 750 miles per hour (340 m/s). Sustained wind speeds above 60 miles per hour are enough to uproot trees, knock down buildings, and throw cars around. Topics: sonic boom, sound, speed of sound, supersonic, wind, wind speed, wind tunnel