PASSIVE AERODYNAMIC SONIC BOOM SUPPRESSION FOR SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT

摘要

Sonic boom suppression apparatus for an aircraft (100) including a nose portion (102) having convex upper surfaces and a flat underside, slotted portions on the fuselage (106) or wings (104) of the aircraft, shock cancellation surfaces incorporated in the engine portion (108) of the aircraft, and area/lift distribution tailoring, all of which are preferably used concomitantly.