With the decommissioning of the Concorde in 2003, projects to reintroduce commercial supersonic flight have emerged in an endless stream. Boom Supersonic recently announced on the X platform that its supersonic jet prototype XB-1 has passed the ground. Tested and obtained the experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA.
▲ Picture source Boom Supersonic posted on the X platform
Boom Supersonic is currently testing a one-third-scale supersonic XB-1 prototype at the Mojave Air and Space Port in Mojave, California. The XB-1 prototype used to validate the Overture supersonic airliner project After inquiry, it was learned that Boom Supersonic is currently conducting a taxi test before the first flight of the prototype.
Bill “Doc” Shoemaker, Chief Test Pilot for Boom Supersonic, said: “It is fitting that the XB-1 prototype is making its first flight at the Mojave Air and Space Port, where more than 50 first flights and other major aviation events have taken place. I look forward to We look forward to flying the XB-1 here and building on what other engineers and pilots have accomplished.”
It is reported that XB-1 uses carbon fiber composite materials and titanium alloy fuselage, the improved delta wing span is 17 feet (5.2 meters), powered by three General Electric J85 engines, burning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the total thrust It weighs 12,300 pounds and can fly at Mach 1.7.
