NASA tests 'quiet' supersonic jet which will fly from London to New York in three hours

The X-59 QueSST seeks to revolutionize supersonic flight – by making it quieter. (NASA)

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The planned jet, X-59, could fly from London to New York in just three hours.

This week, NASA is testing the technology on the Gulf Coast Texas – promising that the 'sonic thump' will be 'no louder than a closing door.'

Two FA-18 jets climbed to 55,000 feet and dived to replicate the 'sonic thump'.

The X-59 QueSST seeks to revolutionize supersonic flight – by making it quieter.

Jerry Barker, 46, said, '' I just heard one, right at eleven o'clock. Very small, two tiny bumps. '

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The Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) design could hit supersonic speeds over land – without a sonic boom.

It could also fly from London to New York in just three hours – paving the way for a new era of supersonic travel.

NASA expects the QueSST X-plane to pave the way for future distant future.