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Eleven aircraft, one metric, and a lot of disputed record books. What the numbers actually mean once you strip out the marketing.

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History — October 14, 2026

Who Broke the Sound Barrier? Chuck Yeager, the Bell X-1 and 14 October 1947

An exploration on 14 October 1947, the Bell X-1 "Glamorous Glennis", Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager – the design, the journey, the XP-86 and George Welch.

Explainer — October 13, 2026

What Is Mach 1? Mach Numbers Explained, from Mach 1 to Mach 10

Why we use Mach as a measurement, how fast is Mach 1, and how Mach speed changes at different altitudes. From Mach 0.5 to Mach 10 - the basics to know.

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