Aircraft
Boom To Roll Out Supersonic Demonstrator in October
Boom's supersonic XB-1 will begin flight trials next year to test technologies that will be used to develop a Mach 2.2, 55-passenger Overture airliner.
Boom is progressing toward the development of a supersonic airliner with the planned rollout of its XB-1 demonstrator. (Photo: Boom Supersonic)
Boom is progressing toward the development of a supersonic airliner with the planned rollout of its XB-1 demonstrator. (Photo: Boom Supersonic)

Boom Supersonic is hosting a virtual rollout event for its supersonic demonstrator, the XB-1, on October 7, marking a significant step toward its plans to develop a Mach 2.2 airliner. Powered by three GE J85-15 engines, the XB-1 is a one-third-scale demonstrator that will be used to pave the way for its planned 55-passenger Overture supersonic airliner. XB-1 testing will be used to demonstrate technologies for the Overture, such as carbon fiber composite construction, computer-optimized high-efficiency aerodynamics, and supersonic propulsion systems.


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