subsonic
- a (of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium
aircraft flying at subsonic speeds
- In a rare lapse of vision, Trippe thought the 747 would be superseded by a big supersonic jet, as cheap to run as a subsonic jet.
- The Navy argued hard for a subsonic nuclear turboprop seaplane for antisubmarine warfare and long-range radar-warning patrol.
- Long range, subsonic cruise missile used for land attack warfare.