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The new engine, replacing the older WS-10C, is meant to give the J-20 more thrust, higher speed, the ability to fly supersonically without using fuel-guzzling afterburners, and a longer range.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023

Arthur Murray, test pilot, would wrestle for the next 15 terrifying seconds with a rocket plane racing over 1,400 miles an hour and spinning wildly, supersonically out of control.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2011

There are more guys getting near 30, which has kind of been the age unless you’re supersonically special and winning majors in your mid-20s.”

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2011

Then the electronic brain will take over, and the Falcon will track its prey across the sky, supersonically following every move the enemy makes to escape.

From Time Magazine Archive

The British-French Concorde, which will carry up to 144 passengers at 1,400 m.p.h., is scheduled to fly supersonically for the first time this month and to go into regular service in 1973.

From Time Magazine Archive