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2024-01-31 11:02:07 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4BFC60782E8619324455A61A4894BD7E638B75C0F1B67555F4EF0C8273FFD87B
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The vapour condensation around aircraft doesn't mean it breaks the sound barrier. In this case, this phenomenon occurs due to the sudden drop in air pressure above the wings as the aircraft pulls up. Moreover, such manoeuvres are not possible in supersonic speed due to high g. https://www.quora.com/Why-do-clouds-of-condensation-form-over-the-wings-of-an-aircraft-when-it-pulls-up
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