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Chuck Yeager was the first pilot to break the sound barrier. The plane was designed by Benson Hamlin. The name of the plane is the X-1
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On October 14 1947 a US Air Force pilot made the first supersonic flight in a rocket powered airplane. What was the name of this famous test pilot?
General Chuck Yeager was the pilot of the Bell X-1, first aircraft to fly supersonic.
Chuck Yeagers contributions to flight?
Chuck Yeager made significant contributions to flight as a test pilot and the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947. His courage and skill paved the way for advancements in supersonic and hypersonic flight. Additionally, his work as a test pilot helped improve aircraft safety and performance, shaping the future of aviation.
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