Boom XB-1
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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. 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,[3] and conducted its maiden flight on March 22, 2024.[1]
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XB-1 ("Baby Boom") | |
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Early design of the XB-1 demonstrator | |
Role | Supersonic technology demonstrator aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Boom Technology |
First flight | March 22, 2024[1] |
Status | In flight testing as of March 2024 |
Number built | 1 |
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