- [#AviationHistory ✈️] On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager, the renowned American test pilot, became the first person to break the sound barrier aboard the Bell X-1, an experimental aircraft powered by a rocket engine.
- During this historic flight, Yeager reached a speed of Mach 1.06, approximately 1,299 km/h, at an altitude of around 13,000 meters. This feat marked a significant advancement in aviation, demonstrating the possibility of breaking through the sound barrier in flight without encountering major issues.Oct 14, 2025 15:46
- #DidYouKnow❓ The sound barrier, also known as the sonic barrier, is the aerodynamic phenomenon that occurs when an aircraft reaches speeds close to or equal to the speed of sound in the air.
