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transonic [Brit tranˈsɒnɪk, trɑːnˈsɒnɪk, Am ˌtrænˈsɑnɪk], trans-sonic ADJ

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In transonic flight, wave drag is commonly referred to as transonic compressibility drag. en.wikipedia.org

It was concluded that (with the control technology available at the time) tailless craft were not suited for transonic flight. en.wikipedia.org

It is capable of transonic flight without using an afterburner, which is designed to reduce acquisition and operating costs. en.wikipedia.org

This became increasingly important with the faster jet aircraft post-war, as issues such as transonic compressibility became important. en.wikipedia.org

In a transonic turbine the gas flow becomes supersonic as it exits the nozzle guide vanes, although the downstream velocities normally become subsonic. en.wikipedia.org

The rocket experienced a control oscillation as it went transonic, eventually leading to the failure of the rocket's starboard elevon. en.wikipedia.org

Close to the speed of sound, an aircraft becomes susceptible to buffeting caused by shock waves produced by flying at transonic speeds. en.wikipedia.org

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