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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft features an elongated nose designed to reduce sonic booms to a quiet thud. This project continues a nearly 80-year legacy of specialized experimental aircraft aimed at solving specific aviation hurdles. While modern warfare and commercial sectors increasingly rely on inexpensive drones, high-end experimental programs like the X-59 remain crucial for pioneering breakthrough technologies that shape the future of flight.