supersonic

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A Pakistan air force official at the news conference said the object was being analysed forensically and initial studies suggested it was a surface-to-surface supersonic missile, but was unarmed.

From Reuters

“In addition to an extensive arsenal of advanced ballistic missiles, the PLA Rocket Force is pursuing land-attack, supersonic cruise missiles and other advanced weapons,” he said.

From Washington Times

The blast — the third-largest non-nuclear explosion in history — pushed out a fireball miles into the air, followed by a hemispherical shock wave that raced inland for six miles at supersonic speed.

From Los Angeles Times

It said the new warplane belongs to the so-called fifth generation of fighter jets — a definition that assumes stealth characteristics and a capability to cruise at supersonic speed, among other advanced features.

From Seattle Times

This is the latest in a series of announcements by United expressing interest in electric and supersonic planes.

From Seattle Times