The successful run of tests has the aircraft reportedly continuing on a path towards a new phase later this year, where NASA will evaluate the sonic thumps the X-59 is designed to make when flying faster than the speed of sound.
The successful and safe drop was reportedly conducted from a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft off Tioman Island. The achievement is intended to demonstrate the growing complexity and capability of Five Power Defence Arrangements training.
The successful run of tests has the aircraft reportedly continuing on a path towards a new phase later this year, where NASA will evaluate the sonic thumps the X-59 is designed to make when flying faster than the speed of sound.