Boom XB-1

demonstrator aircraft

The Boom XB-1, sometimes called "Baby Boom", is a supersonic airplane designed by "Boom Supersonic".[1] Test flights have been done (as late as August 2024).[2]

The length (of Boom XB-1), is 21 m (68 ft).

It has 3 jet engines.

A 61 m (201 ft) airliner, from technology of Boom XB-1

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The development of the Boom XB-1, is part of the development of the Boom Overture, a transport airliner. The Boom Overture will perhaps have its first test flight in 2026, according to media in 2022.

The Boom Overture will perhaps be introduced[3] [as early as] 2030 or 2029, according to plans from 2022.

It is supposed to have 4 jet engines.

References

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  1. "Boom Supersonic to Roll Out Historic XB-1 Demonstrator Oct. 7" (Press release). Boom Supersonic. July 8, 2020.
  2. https://www.nrk.no/klima/vellykket-test-for-nytt-supersonisk-passasjerfly-1.17029976. Retrieved 2024-09-06
  3. "Son of Concorde: New supersonic airplane Overture revealed". BBC News. 23 July 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2024.