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.

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