The Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom" is a one-third-scale trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology as part of the development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner.

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.

Jan 28, 2025 · Happening Now. Watch XB-1's supersonic test flight in real-time. Join us and see XB-1 break the sound barrier from the viewpoint of our chase aircraft.

Jan 28, 2025 · The XB-1 reached Mach 1.122 when it broke the sound barrier for the first time after about 12 minutes into the flight. What Is The Boom XB-1? Boom Supersonic is an American startup company based ...

Mar 22, 2024 · XB-1 validates key technologies and Boom’s own innovations, including: Augmented reality vision system: Two nose-mounted cameras, digitally augmented with attitude and flight path indications, feed a high resolution pilot display enabling excellent runway visibility.

The XB-1 program has built the foundation for Boom to deliver supersonic travel, onboard Overture. Overture will get you to global destinations two times faster—with orders from . United Airlines, American Airlines, and . Japan Airlines. Turbofan engine purpose-built by Boom and optimized for supersonic flight.

Jan 28, 2025 · Boom Supersonic's XB-1 has successfully broken the sound barrier, becoming the first supersonic civil aircraft in U.S. history. Today (Jan. 28), the XB-1 took off from Mojave Air and Space Port...