Several objects are capable of traveling faster than the speed of sound (supersonic speeds). Here are a few examples:
Supersonic Aircraft: Various military and experimental aircraft have been designed to fly faster than the speed of sound. The most famous supersonic aircraft is the Concorde, a commercial airliner that operated from 1976 to 2003. The Concorde could fly at speeds up to Mach 2.04 (around 2,180 km/h or 1,354 mph).
Fighter Jets: Modern military fighter jets can achieve supersonic speeds. Examples include the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, Eurofighter Typhoon, and the Russian Sukhoi Su-27. These aircraft can reach speeds exceeding Mach 1.
Supersonic Rockets: Rockets used for space exploration or military purposes can travel faster than the speed of sound. They can achieve velocities much higher than Mach 1, propelling payloads or spacecraft into orbit or beyond.
Bullets and Projectiles: High-velocity projectiles fired from firearms, such as bullets or artillery shells, can surpass the speed of sound. These objects can travel at supersonic speeds depending on their design and the type of weapon used.
Supersonic Trains: Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains, such as the Japanese SCMaglev, have the potential to reach speeds above the speed of sound. While currently, no operational maglev train has reached that level, there are ongoing research and development projects exploring the feasibility of supersonic train travel.
It's important to note that when objects exceed the speed of sound, they generate a shockwave known as a sonic boom. Sonic booms can have significant acoustic and atmospheric effects, which pose challenges and limitations on supersonic travel over populated areas. Consequently, regulations and considerations must be taken into account for supersonic flight or transportation.