Mach 2.0 at Scale

Explore the fascinating race to develop supersonic passenger aircraft in this 35-minute conference talk by Nickolas Means at Ruby Central. Discover how Chuck Yeager's breaking of the sound barrier sparked a global competition among the US, Russia, UK, and France to create planes capable of transporting paying passengers faster than sound. Learn why the Anglo-French Concorde emerged as the only design to fly passengers in significant numbers. Gain insights into the role of compromise and constraints in engineering success, and reflect on the nature of success itself. Delve into this captivating story of aviation history, technological innovation, and international competition, presented by a passionate storyteller and engineering expert.