Eli5: Is there a variation in physics/speed when a plane breaks the sound barrier and what does it feel/sound like in the cockpit?

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Are there any variations or notable sensations when you break the sound barrier in a plane?

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I’ve flown on the Concorde before. Takeoff was really loud, but you don’t hear or feel anything when you break the sound barrier. There was a display in the cabin showing the Mach speed.

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