The Mk-II Aurora aircraft breaks the sound barrier, marking the return of commercial supersonic flight technology after more than two decades of absence.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•24/06/2025
The Mk-II Aurora test aircraft has just reached a speed of Mach 1.1 (1,358 km/h). This success is considered a major step forward in the hypersonic aviation industry. (Photo: Space) This is the first supersonic aircraft designed and built in New Zealand, with the ability to operate completely autonomously. (Photo: Dawn Aerospace)
The test flight took place over Glentanner Airport near the foot of Mount Cook/Aoraki, at an altitude of 25,150 m. (Photo: Dawn Aerospace) Weighing 200 kg and with a wingspan of 4 m, the Mk-II Aurora is a promising unmanned hypersonic aircraft. (Photo: SpaceNews)
It broke many records, including the fastest speed to reach an altitude of 20 km in just 118.6 seconds. (Photo: Dawn Aerospace) Dawn Aerospace aims to take this aircraft to Mach 3.5 (4,321 km/h) at the edge of space. (Photo: Dawn Aerospace) If successful, Aurora could be used for microgravity research, atmospheric science and Earth observation. (Photo: Dawn Aerospace)
This success opens up new potential for future commercial supersonic flights, promising to bring faster and more optimal travel experiences. (Photo: Airport Technology) Dear readers, please watch the video : TCL introduces self-cleaning air conditioner, full of technology for less than 10 million.
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