With this engine, the X-59 can cruise at a speed of Mach 1.42 (approximately 940 mph) at an altitude of 55,000 feet. Additionally, its cockpit lacks a windshield, allowing for a cleaner ...
Additionally, the X-59 features an external vision system to assist the pilot, as the cockpit lacks forward-facing windows. The aircraft will first be tested in flights over the California desert ...