Sonic Cruiser and transsonic aerodynamics
Just curious: Boeings Sonic Cruiser concept seems to be intented for high subsonic/just supersonic speeds. That looks like long range cruising in the very least attractive speed-environment to me. Could anybody please give some info on what really happens in terms of aerodynamics with an aircraft at that speed? Heard of shockwaves, local supersonic airflows, dramatic changes of cg, vibrations, engine problems and so on. And how fast will it go in real life (if ever)? Thanks.