CONTENTS What Are Supersonic Jets Supersonic Jet Technology The Future of Supersonic Jets Glossary To Learn More Index 4 10 16 22 23 24
What Are Supersonic Jets Supersonic jets are the world’s fastest aircraft Super sonic means they travel faster than sound The speed of sound changes with altitude and air temperature It is 761 miles 1,225 kilometers per hour at sea level and 59 degrees Fahrenheit 15 degrees Celsius The point at which jets reach supersonic speed is called the sound barrier 4
Supersonic Jets
Kids will read about the technology, history, and future of supersonic jets.