Accelerating Towards Supersonic
The XB-1 flight test program is rapidly approaching its supersonic test flight in Mojave, CA.
Completed Test Flights
Each flight introduces new test points that bring XB-1 closer to supersonic flight.
Jan 10, 2025 – XB-1 Flight 11
XB-1 reaches max dynamic pressure during final handling checks ahead of supersonic flight.
Dec 13, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 9
XB-1 reached Mach 0.87 and 27,716 feet, clearing additional flutter test points.
Nov 16, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 8
XB-1 cleared the requirements for aircraft handling qualities with the stability augmentation system off.
Nov 5, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 7
XB-1 completes key system checks, hitting a new top speed of Mach 0.82 (499 KTAS) and reaching 23,015 feet.
Oct 25, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 6
XB-1 continues to expand the flight envelope and gain altitude, reaching 20,000 feet.
Oct 7, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 5
XB-1 flew faster and higher than it has yet at Mach .69 and 17,800 feet. The team continues to expand the flight envelope as XB-1 readies for supersonic flight.
Sep 21, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 4
XB-1 reached its fastest speed yet (Mach 0.6) and the team applied elevated g-forces of 2.5g in preparation for supersonic flight.
Sep 13, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 3
XB-1 reached maximum pitch and yaw attitudes, the team checked environmental control system (ECS) performance, and the landing gear was retracted and extended at a higher speed.
Aug 26, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 2
XB-1 successfully retracted and extended its landing gear for the first time and demonstrated a new stability augmentation system.
Mar 22, 2024 – XB-1 Flight 1
XB-1 takes flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port, flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Bill “Doc” Shoemaker.
XB-1
Supersonic Demonstrator
The XB-1 program provides the foundation for the design and development of commercial supersonic travel.
Overture
Supersonic Airliner
Commercial supersonic passenger plane, with orders from United Airlines, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines.
Symphony™
Supersonic Engine
Turbofan engine purpose-built by Boom and optimized for supersonic flight.
Superfactory
U.S. Manufacturing Facility
The first American supersonic airliner factory, located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Building The Supersonic Future
Boom is building the value chain to bring commercial supersonic travel to the world.
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