Shorts Can a Mach 3.2 Supersonic Jet Cook Steak? (300°C Aerodynamic Heating)
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Can a supersonic reconnaissance jet flying at Mach 3.2 actually cook a steak?
We put aerodynamic compression to the test in the stratosphere, where fuselage skin reaches 300°C.
[Experiment Summary & Key Points]
- Flight conditions: Mach 3.2 (approx. 3,529 km/h) at 25.9 km altitude (-51°C ambient air)
- Trial 1 Failure: 15 kPa dynamic pressure blew the steak away, while extreme 22 hPa low pressure caused meat juices to boil at 19°C
- Trial 2 Solution: Fitted a protective steel cage and sealed heat-resistant glass pressure capsule to maintain surface pressure
- Cooking Result: Seared via 300°C titanium conductive heat during a 10-minute cruise, reaching an exact 60°C medium core
*This is an extreme aerodynamics and food-science experiment. Please do not attempt this yourself.
We put aerodynamic compression to the test in the stratosphere, where fuselage skin reaches 300°C.
[Experiment Summary & Key Points]
- Flight conditions: Mach 3.2 (approx. 3,529 km/h) at 25.9 km altitude (-51°C ambient air)
- Trial 1 Failure: 15 kPa dynamic pressure blew the steak away, while extreme 22 hPa low pressure caused meat juices to boil at 19°C
- Trial 2 Solution: Fitted a protective steel cage and sealed heat-resistant glass pressure capsule to maintain surface pressure
- Cooking Result: Seared via 300°C titanium conductive heat during a 10-minute cruise, reaching an exact 60°C medium core
*This is an extreme aerodynamics and food-science experiment. Please do not attempt this yourself.