The transonic airplane, now on the drawing board, is intended to be a commercial transport operating between continents at supersonic speeds.

The transonic airplane, now on the drawing board, is intended to be a commercial transport operating between continents at supersonic speeds. It will fly a ballistic trajectory and be able to reach Japan from the United States in only a few hours. Identify the base, key, and pacing technologies used for this vehicle. Discuss the economic, political, social, and technical issues surrounding its development.

The transonic airplane, now on the drawing board, is intended to be a commercialtransport operating between continents at supersonic speeds. It will fly a ballistictrajectory and be able to reach...