Overview
The Lockheed Martin X-59 Quesst, sometimes styled QueSST, is an American experimental supersonic aircraft under development by Lockheed Martin for NASA's Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator project, evaluating the possibility of supersonic flight without the drawback of loud sonic booms. Preliminary design started in February 2016, with the X-59 originally planned to begin flight testing in 2021. After repeated delays, it began flight testing in late October 2025.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 30.35 m |
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| Wingspan | 8.99 m |
| Height | 4.30 m |
Powerplant
| Engine model | General Electric F414 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: NASA/Steve Freeman / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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