Boom XB-1
The Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom" is a one-third-scale trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology (dba "Boom Supersonic") as part of development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner. Powered by three General Electric J85s, it is planned to maintain Mach 2.2, with over 1,000 nautical miles (1,900 km; 1,200 mi) of range. Taxi tests began in December 2022.
| XB-1 ("Baby Boom") | |
|---|---|
| Early design of the XB-1 demonstrator | |
| Role | Supersonic technology demonstrator aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boom Technology |
| Status | Under development |
| Number built | 1 |
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