Boom’s supersonic test plane breaks the sound barrier for the first time
On its 12th test flight, the Boom XB-1 prototype broke the sound barrier three times and achieved a top speed of Mach 1.1.
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XB-1 prototype breaks sound barrier paving the way for commercial supersonic flights comeback
The XB-1, piloted by chief test pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg, reached an altitude of 34,000 feet before accelerating to supersonic speeds.
Boom Supersonic Completes 3rd Test Flight With XB-1 Demonstrator
the test flight was to check key systems before taking XB-1 to supersonic speeds on her three General Electric J85 turbojets ...