US Air Force B-1 to fly supersonic on synfuel
The US Air Force plans make the first supersonic flight on synthetic jet fuel this week, using a Rockwell B-1B bomber powered by General Electric F101 afterburning engines.
The flight will be another milestone in USAF plans to certify its entire [...]
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