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The demonstrator plane XB-1 from Boom Supersonic became the civil aircraft in breaking the sound barrier after more than 20 years, upon completing his first supersonic flight.
Everything points to the future return of supersonic commercial aircraft, recovering the legacy of the Concorde, The private company Boom Supersonic has taken an important step towards that goal.
¡History! Boom Supersonic, the company that seeks to revolutionize air travel with its Overture aircraft, has achieved a transcendental milestone: El XB-1, your demo plane, broke the sound barrier!
First supersonic flight of the XB-1
Piloted by the Boom test chief pilot, Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, The XB-1 entered the supersonic corridor and reached an altitude of 35,290 feet before accelerating to Mach 1.122 (652 Ktas o 750 mph), Breaking the sound barrier for the first time. Historically, supersonic airplanes have been the work of nation-states, developed by military and governments. XB-1 supersonic flight marks first time independently developed jet breaks sound barrier.
Total, the plane broke the barrier 3 times during its operation on the historical day.
Cutting-edge technology for the future of travel
XB-1 is not just speed; incorporates advanced technologies that will also be present in the Overture, Boom's supersonic airliner. They include:
- Augmented reality vision system: Allows pilots to have a clear visibility of the track during takeoff and landing.
- Digitally optimized aerodynamics: An innovative design that guarantees efficiency and stability at supersonic speeds.
- Carbon fiber compounds: Light and resistant materials that improve the performance and efficiency of the aircraft.
The road to the return of supersonic flights
This milestone is a crucial step towards the return of supersonic passenger flights. Overture, the plane in development, promises to take to 80 passengers at speeds twice higher than those of current aircraft, Drastically reducing travel times!
Overture has a request for orders 130 Orders and Predidos of American Airlines, United Airlines and Japan Airlines. On 2024, Boom completes construction of Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina, that will scale to produce 66 Overture aircraft per year. Optimized for speed, safety and sustainability, Overture and its custom propulsion system, Symphony, They are designed to operate with up to 100% from sustainable aviation fuel (PURE).
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