China Plans Supersonic Jet Test Aiming to Cut Beijing-Shanghai Travel Time
China is preparing to test its TMS-10 supersonic demonstrator aircraft, designed to travel at Mach 2 and reduce the intensity of the sonic boom. Developed by Tianmushan Laboratory with Beihang University, the aircraft aims to enable future 10- to 15-seat passenger jets that could cut Beijing-Shanghai travel time from two hours to 30 minutes. Unlike NASA's X-59, which seeks to dampen the sonic boom, China’s design focuses on dissipating shock waves to minimize noise while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency. Testing is expected by the end of 2026.
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wion broke this story on 23 Sept, 01:36 pm. Other outlets followed.