The increase in drag as a plane approaches 770 mph (5,7)
I believe the answer is:
sound barrier
(Other definitions for sound barrier that I've seen before include "Speed-related problem (for aircraft)" , "It is passed with a boom" , "Air resistance" .)
I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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