The startup Boom has made history by successfully breaking the sound barrier with its supersonic aircraft, the XB-1 'Baby Boom'. Piloted by Tristan Brandenburg, the plane reached a speed of Mach 1.1 at an altitude of 35,000 feet during its test flight over the Mojave Desert, marking a significant milestone for civilian aircraft, being the first to do so in the U.S. Following a series of subsonic tests, Boom is also working towards launching its passenger jet, Overture, designed to travel at Mach 1.7 and significantly reduce flight times.
Boom's XB-1 'Baby Boom' has successfully broken the sound barrier, marking a significant achievement for civilian aviation and paving the way for future supersonic travel.
The XB-1 reached speeds of Mach 1.1 at 35,000 feet, breaking the sound barrier three times, a pioneering feat for a civilian aircraft in the U.S.
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