Today could potentially go down as a very big day for the future of supersonic passenger flight. Denver, Colorado-based Boom Technology has unveiled its XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator, a 1/3-scale version of the company’s supersonic airliner. The demonstrator is expected to fly next year. The full-scale airplane, expected to take flight in 2020, has targeted top cruise speeds of Mach 2.2, enabling business trips from New York to London and back home in a day, eliminating the discomfort of jetlag, said the company’s CEO Blake Scholl. Scholl expects to bring the supersonic airliner to market in 2023.
Boom Unveils Supersonic ‘Baby Boom’
Key Takeaways:
- Boom Technology unveiled its XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator, a 1/3-scale prototype for a full-scale Mach 2.2 passenger airliner, aiming for commercial launch by 2023.
- The company plans to succeed where Concorde failed by utilizing new materials, efficient engine technology, and advanced aerodynamics to offer affordable supersonic travel at prices comparable to current business class.
- Virgin Galactic is partnering with Boom, providing assistance with supersonic flight testing and holding an option on the first 10 airframes for the 45-55 passenger airliner.
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