Supersonic Transport Program

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:program
gptkbp:advances gptkb:cybernetic_enhancements
materials science
engine design
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Concorde
Tu-144
gptkbp:challenges environmental concerns
high operational costs
sonic boom
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkb:Boeing
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:duration 33 years
gptkbp:focus_area aerodynamics
fuel efficiency
noise reduction
gptkbp:funding government grants
private investment
gptkbp:goal develop supersonic passenger aircraft
gptkbp:historical_significance first government-funded supersonic program
led to commercial supersonic flights
pioneered supersonic travel research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Supersonic Transport Program
gptkbp:impact commercial aviation
environmental regulations
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Dr._William_J._Mc_Carthy
gptkb:Dr._John_Mc_Lucas
gptkb:Dr._Richard_Whitcomb
gptkb:Dr._Robert_W._Mc_Cormick
Dr. John L. Mc Carthy
gptkbp:legacy influence on public perception
influence on future designs
influence on regulations
gptkbp:outcome increased awareness of environmental issues
technological innovations
limited commercial success
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:2003
gptkbp:project gptkb:NASA's_X-43
gptkb:NASA's_X-59_Que_SST
gptkb:SST_(Supersonic_Transport)_project
gptkbp:research_areas supersonic flight
hypersonic flight
gptkbp:result gptkb:2004
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Quiet_Supersonic_Transport
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1970
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lockheed_Martin's_Supersonic_Transport
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5