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Wing spars: The backbone of XB-1’s wings
Wing spars are the wing’s backbone — and XB-1 has several. But what is exactly is a wing spar and what purpose does it serve?
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Is a smooth airplane touchdown always the safest landing?
From bumpy to breezy, landing aircraft safely requires skills, expertise and experience.
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Ultrasound inspection: The first step in wing bend tests
Portable ultrasound equipment offers a look inside XB-1’s wing structure.
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Meet XB-1 in this fully interactive, digital experience
Boom launches ‘Meet XB-1,’ providing unprecedented access to the build of the company’s supersonic demonstrator.
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‘My dad builds supersonic planes:’ Stories from the Boom hangar
The average Coloradan may spend the weekend hiking or skiing — But sometimes, building supersonic aircraft comes first.
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Special delivery: XB-1’s titanium main landing gear bulkhead
One of the strongest materials on earth, titanium makes the cut.
