Definition of Boom XB-1
The Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom" is a retired trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology as part of the development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner. Powered by three General Electric J85 engines, it was initially designed to maintain a speed of Mach 2.2, with over 1,000 nautical miles (1,900 km; 1,200 mi) of range; but the demonstrator was tested to only Mach 1.1 and no long–range flights were made.
The XB-1 began taxi tests in December 2022, and conducted its maiden flight on March 22, 2024. The aircraft performed its first supersonic flight test on January 28, 2025, being the first privately developed jet aircraft to do so. It made a second supersonic flight on February 10, 2025, after which the XB-1 was retired.
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Questions people ask
Real questions from the Stack Exchange community – follow a link to read the discussion.
- Why doesn't light, which travels faster than sound, produce a sonic boom? · Physics SE
- Is a sonic boom a one-time bang or a continuous noise? · Physics SE
- Could I break the sound barrier using circular motion? (And potentially create a sonic boom?) · Physics SE
- What does a boom operator do? · Sound Design SE
- Which is better- boom micing or lapel micing · Sound Design SE
- How to tackle long hours of boom operation? · Sound Design SE
Further reading
- Sonic Boom · Wikibooks: Acoustics
Frequently asked questions
What is Boom XB-1?
The Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom" is a retired trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology as part of the development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner.