Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Makes 4th Successful Test Flight Written 24 September 2024
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Boom Supersonic’s’ XB-1 | Credit: Boom Supersonic–©; Aerospace America
Simple Flying reports, “Boom Supersonic conducted a fourth and successful Boom XB-1test flight, this time reaching an altitude of 16,150 feet and a speed of Mach 0.617 (about 313 knots equivalent airspeed) during tests for flutter, g-forces, handling, and landing gear. The proof-of-concept XB-1 is helping educate Boom Supersonic on how to build and test supersonic aircraft in the lead-up to building Boom Overture.”
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