KnowraSupersonic flightLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Supersonic flight, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 2Related 4Narrower topic 2Compared with 1AerodynamicsCompared with: Shock waves and compressibility distinguish it from ordinary subsonic aerodynamics.Shock waveNarrower topic: Its development made shock formation a central practical problem in aerodynamics.Mach numberBroader topic: Mach numbers above one describe the regime in which an aircraft outruns sound disturbances.Compressible flowBroader topic: Aircraft at these speeds generate strong compressibility effects and often shocks.AfterburnerRelated: Afterburners provide the extra thrust often needed to accelerate through transonic drag.Jet engineRelated: Engine inlet and exhaust design must account for shock waves and high-speed airflow.Interceptor aircraftRelated: Supersonic speed can reduce the time an interceptor needs to reach distant threats.Theodore von KármánRelated: His analyses of compressible flow helped engineers understand high-speed aircraft.Chuck YeagerNarrower topic: Yeager’s achievement demonstrated that controlled piloted flight in this regime was possible.