Free Retired Principal Svg SVG PNG EPS DXF File It had a maximum speed over twice the speed of sound, at mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 km/h at cruise altitude), with seating for 92 to 128 passengers. The brooklyn nets were founded in 1967 and initially played in teaneck, new jersey, as the new jersey americans.in its early years, the team led a nomadic existence, moving to long island in 1968 and playing in various arenas there as the new york nets.