XB-1 to Mach 1 - Boom XB-1
XB-1’s engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.
Boom XB-1 - Wikipedia
The Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom" is a one-third-scale trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology (dba "Boom Supersonic" [2]) as part of development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner.
FlyBy - XB-1 Completes Second Flight - Boom
Aug 26, 2024 · XB-1 provides the foundation for the design and development of Overture, Boom’s supersonic airliner. XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including digitally-optimized aerodynamics, carbon fiber composites, advanced supersonic engine intakes, and an augmented reality vision system for takeoff and ...
Boom Supersonic XB-1 hits new speed record in latest test flight
Oct 11, 2024 · The XB-1 is the test platform for the Boom Overture; a supersonic commercial airliner that will be able to carry between 64 and 80 passengers at Mach 1.7 (about 1,300 mph / 2,200 km/h).
Boom XB-1 Progressing Toward Supersonic Flight | AIN
Oct 8, 2024 · XB-1 reached 17,800 feet during the 50-minute flight. The XB-1 program will prove out technologies for Boom’s ambitions to build a 64- to 80-seat supersonic airliner that flies at Mach 1.7. Boom ...
Boom's supersonic jet moves toward debut flight (photos)
Sep 3, 2023 · Aviation startup Boom Technology's XB-1 demonstrator jet has moved from a hangar in Centennial, Colorado, to the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.
Video: Next-gen supersonic aircraft takes flight - New Atlas
Mar 25, 2024 · The first private supersonic aircraft since Concorde retired two decades ago has taken to the skies. On March 22, Boom's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator completed its maiden flight at the Mojave...
Boom Supersonic Completes First Flight With XB-1 Demonstrator
Mar 22, 2024 · It’s official: Boom Supersonic’s first aircraft, the XB-1, had its first flight today – March 22, 2024. For Boom Supersonic, the XB-1 is a test vehicle for building Overture, the first supersonic airliner since Concorde.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype aces 2nd test flight (photos)
Aug 28, 2024 · Colorado company Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft flew for the second time ever on Monday (Aug. 26). The flight took place from California's Mojave Air and Space Port...
Boom’s first test flight could signal the return of supersonic air ...
Mar 22, 2024 · Aviation startup Boom Supersonic took a major step today toward its goal of returning commercial supersonic aviation to the skies, after the company’s prototype aircraft, the XB-1, left the...