The project demonstrated that laminar -- or smooth -- airflow could be achieved over a major portion of a wing at supersonic speeds by use of a suction system. The system drew a small part of the boundary-layer air through millions of tiny laser-drilled holes on a titanium "glove" fitted to the upper left wing. About 90 hours of flight time were logged on the aircraft during the program, much of it at speeds of Mach 2 and altitudes up to 55,000 feet.

Data acquired during the program will be used to develop a design code calibration database that could assist designers in reducing aerodynamic drag of a proposed second-generation supersonic transport.