Boom XB-1
The Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom" is a one-third-scale trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology (dba "Boom Supersonic") as part of development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner. Powered by three General Electric J85s, it is planned to maintain Mach 2.2, with over 1,000 nautical miles (1,900 km; 1,200 mi) of range. The XB-1 began taxi tests in December 2022, and conducted its maiden flight on March 22, 2024.
| XB-1 ("Baby Boom") | |
|---|---|
| Early design of the XB-1 demonstrator | |
| Role | Supersonic technology demonstrator aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boom Technology |
| First flight | March 22, 2024 |
| Status | In flight testing as of March 2024 |
| Number built | 1 |
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