Sonic Barrier

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Sonic Barrier

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A popular term for the large increase in drag that acts upon an aircraft approaching acoustic velocity; the point at which the speed of sound is attained and existing subsonic and supersonic flow theories are rather indefinite. Also called sound barrier. </dd>

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use