Supersonic research jet "Skyrocket" from Edwards Air Force Base in California flies at twice the speed of sound

The video covers a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, where pilot Scott Crossfield flies the Douglas Skyrocket, a supersonic research plane. The Skyrocket is launched from a B-29 at 32,000 feet and reaches speeds of 1,327 mph, more than double the speed of sound. The video illustrates the speed by comparing it to cross-country travel, highlighting the rapid pace of covering miles in seconds.

What is the primary role of the B-29 in the context of the Douglas Skyrocket?

• To serve as a chase airplane

• To carry the Skyrocket to a high altitude

• To refuel the Skyrocket mid-air

• To test the Skyrocket's landing gear

How much fuel does the Skyrocket consume during its powered flight?

• Three tons

• Two tons

• Four tons

• One ton

What was the speed achieved by Scott Crossfield in the Skyrocket?

• 660 miles per hour

• 1,000 miles per hour

• 1,500 miles per hour

• 1,327 miles per hour

How long would it take to fly from New York to Los Angeles at the speed achieved by Crossfield?

• One hour

• Two hours

• Three hours

• Four hours

How quickly would a plane traveling at 1,327 miles per hour cover the first mile?

• Ten seconds

• One second

• Two and a half seconds

• Five seconds