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B-1B achieves first supersonic flight using synthetic fuel

Dyess Air Force Base, USA - New fuel is cheaper and cleaner

A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Bomb Squadron here became the first Air Force aircraft to fly at supersonic speed using an alternate fuel March 19 in a flight over Texas and New Mexico. The fuel, a 50/50 blend of synthetic and petroleum gases, is being tested as part of an ongoing Air Force program to help the environment and to use a fuel produced domestically. Air Force officials are in the process...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1087427

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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