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Supersonic

Any speed over the speed of sound is said to be supersonic. Many modern fighter aircraft are supersonic. The Concorde is a supersonic passenger aircraft, currently the only one flying. Speeds greater than 5 times the speed of sound are sometimes referred to as hypersonic.

See also:

sound barrier
Mach number



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