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Comac's C949: The Future of Supersonic Air Travel

3/31/2025

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Comac, under the leadership of Wu Dawei, is set to revolutionize air travel with its C949 project, extending supersonic jet range from 4,500 to an impressive 6,800 miles. With a focus on reducing noise to a mere 83.9 PLdB—comparable to a hairdryer—this ambitious endeavor tackles regulatory hurdles for overland flights, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to NASA and Lockheed Martin.

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Comac, under the leadership of Wu Dawei, is set to revolutionize air travel with its C949 project, extending supersonic jet range from 4,500 to an impressive 6,800 miles. With a focus on reducing noise to a mere 83.9 PLdB—comparable to a hairdryer—this ambitious endeavor tackles regulatory hurdles for overland flights, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to NASA and Lockheed Martin.