Approaching the Speed of Sound

6.0(1)195727m1

A documentary investigating the science, aerodynamics and technologies involved in enabling aircraft to travel at speeds approaching or surpassing that of sound.

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
English
Part of High Speed Flight Collection · 3 films

Behind the camera

Produced in

United Kingdom

Videos

Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1 Jan 1957

Frequently asked questions

Approaching the Speed of Sound was released on 1 January 1957.

Audience reviews

1
  • C

    CinemaSerf

    3/28/2022

    6/10

    This is quite an interesting look at the basics of sound. Using a small explosion, it demonstrates that the speed of sound at sea level is around 760mph, but that varies as the altitude increases, the temperature falls and therefore can drop to c. 660 mph before entering the constancy of the stratosphere. What's that got to do with high speed aviation, I cry? Well, this well written and delivered documentary proceeds…

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this