While we wait for NASA’s X-59 to complete its first supersonic flight, the Boom XB-1 demonstrator just achieved that feat today over the Mojave Desert. This makes it the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet and the first civil supersonic jet made in America.
It was being piloted by Boom’s Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, and reached an altitude of 35,290 feet before XB-1 accelerated to Mach 1.122 (652 KTAS or 750 mph), smashing the sound barrier for the first time. XB-1 provides the foundation for Overture, the latter of which has an order book of 130 orders and pre-orders from American Airlines, United Airlines, as well as Japan Airlines.
- MODEL AIRPLANE TOY – Build and explore a fun LEGO Technic Bush Plane toy with a spinning propeller, adjustable ailerons and 4-cylinder piston engine
- IMAGINATIVE PRETEND PLAY – Kids can play creatively as they swoop their LEGO plane and imagine endless conservation missions with their bush...
- FUN FEATURES – This LEGO airplane toy comes with a cool zebra print design to reflect the role that bush planes play in wildlife conservation
XB-1’s supersonic flight demonstrates that the technology for passenger supersonic flight has arrived. A small band of talented and dedicated engineers has accomplished what previously took governments and billions of dollars. Next, we are scaling up the technology on XB-1 for the Overture supersonic airliner. Our ultimate goal is to bring the benefits of supersonic flight to everyone,” said Blake Scholl, Boom Supersonic founder and CEO.
