Is there a plane that can go Mach 7?

This bullet-shaped aircraft is known as the 'Dart AE', and it is a hypersonic jet capable of flying at Mach 7. Friendly reminder that Mach 7 is equivalent to 5,370 mph. And this means this jet is nearly 10 times faster than a Boeing 737 or an Airbus 380 you may use to travel to your favorite destination in the summer.



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