F-22 Supersonic Vapor Cone

I found this photo on the Navy’s website.  This is a F-22 Raptor’s vapor cone (Prandtl–Glauert singularity is the scientific name).  It was taken during a supersonic flyby of the USS John C. Stennis in the Gulf of Alaska.

F-22 Raptor

Posted by Chad Dotson

A small town Computer Scientist / Software Engineer. Chad enjoys writing Python and JavaScript as well as tinkering with his Raspberry Pi and Arduino. When not programming, he enjoys Photography (especially lightning) and Sci-Fi.

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