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.

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.

Jan 10, 2025 · Beginning with XB-1’s historic first flight on March 22, 2024, the aircraft is advancing through its flight test program to confirm its performance and handling qualities, with approximately 11-12 subsonic flights planned before reaching supersonic speeds.

Sep 13, 2024 · 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 landing visibility.

5 days ago · The XB-1 is a technology demonstrator, meaning Boom Supersonic is testing it in order to validate the design and subsystems of the jet to pave the way for the company's Overture passenger aircraft.

4 days ago · Its XB-1 is a one-third-scale demonstrator of a 64-passenger supersonic airliner—dubbed "Overture"—that Boom wants to eventually build. Boom Supersonic's XB-1 during its supersonic flight on ...

5 days ago · 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 in ...

4 days ago · The XB-1 aircraft, manufactured by Boom Supersonic, was piloted by Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg, the company said in a news release. The plane, nicknamed "Baby Boom," took off from Mojave Air ...

4 days ago · The XB-1 supersonic aircraft demonstrator of Boom Supersonic flew for the first time at supersonic speed on Jan. 28, 2025 from the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California.

5 days ago · Brandenburg lit the afterburners of XB-1’s three GE J85 engines and exceeded Mach 1 at 8:33 a.m. Boom’s livestream—featuring video relayed by a Starlink Mini system on a T-38 chase plane ...