(Photo: Boom Supersonic) Boom says that the engine has been tweaked to improve its efficiency, important given the company’s focus on a carbon-neutral test program. [13], The XB-1 Baby Boom is 68 ft (21 m) long, has a 17 ft (5.2 m) wingspan and a 13,500 lb (6,100 kg) maximum take-off weight. With its size and engine configuration, the XB-1 will have a maximum takeoff weight of 13,500 pounds. However, its competitor, Aerion [See below, Return of supersonic flight?] Watch the full video here or read below for highlights. Powered by three General Electric J85s, it is expected to be flight tested in 2021. © 2020 Boom Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. The 71-foot long, single seat, tri-engine XB-1 is one-third the scale of the 55-seat Mach 2.2 airliner that Boom aims to certify and bring to market by 2029 to 2030. But, like all other launch events in the pandemic, Boom … The Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom" is a one-third-scale trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology (dba "Boom Supersonic"[2]) as part of development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner. Now, the … Update your browser to view this website correctly.Update my browser now. With total investment rising to $200 million, Boom was funded for XB-1 flight-testing to the end of 2020. Image credit: Boom Supersonic and VELO3D All parts are manufactured on VELO3D’s Sapphire system. Boom’s innovations include developing one of the highest-efficiency civil supersonic engine intakes ever tested, demonstrating Boom’s ability to deliver a … The XB-1 Baby Boom is a one-third-scale supersonic demonstrator, designed to maintain Mach 2.2, with over 1,000 nmi (1,900 km) of range, and powered by three 4,300 lbf (19 kN) dry General Electric J85-15s. It had gathered 76 commitments by December 2017. … Tunnel testing finished in November 2018, including takeoff and landing with gear doors impact on stability; and supersonic inlet testing. Boom XB-1 Is Technology Demonstrator/Testbed for New “Low Boom” SST (supersonic transport). Boom XB-1 Supersonic demonstrator plane . The airframe will be primarily intermediate-modulus carbon fiber/epoxy, with high-modulus fibers for the wing spar caps and bismaleimide prepreg for the high-temperature leading edges and ribs. Two intakes are mounted on each side of the shoulder of the aft fuselage. XB-1 is set to fly in 2021 and will pave the way for the Overture jet to carry passengers in 2029. Boom has looked to lean on new manufacturing methods to reduce costs and dramatically shrink its production time. One of XB-1’s most distinct supersonic features is its body. After six years of development, Boom Supersonic is unveiling its XB-1 demonstrator. On October 7, 2020, in a virtual presentation Boom rolled out its XB-1, one-third scale technology demonstrator for Overture supersonic airliner, set to conduct first passenger flights by 2029. The company have now released a detailed study into how the aircraft was designed and manufactured, as well as the finishing touches. Boom XB-1 Is Technology Demonstrator/Testbed for New “Low Boom” SST (supersonic transport). Our supersonic airliner will make the world dramatically more accessible—-at today's business-class fares. Avionics: Triumph Group, Inc. Engine: 3x GE J85-15 Jet Power: 12,300 pound-force Max Cruise Speed: 1466 knots 2,715 Km/h Boom’s innovations include developing one of the highest-efficiency civil supersonic engine intakes ever tested, demonstrating Boom’s ability to deliver a breakthrough in propulsive efficiency for Overture. Set in XB-1’s aft fuselage are three J85–15 engines, producing a maximum thrust of 12,300 pounds of force (lbf). Credit: Boom Supersonic. Our supersonic airliner will make the world dramatically more accessible—-at today's business-class fares. The “Baby Boom” is finally here. October of 2020 saw the launch of aerospace firm Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft, which featured a total of 21 components 3D printed by PBF system OEM VELO3D. The XB-1 demonstrator is slated for its formal unveiling in October 2020 and first flight in 2021. The printed Titanium parts are used for engine hardware, the environmental control system, and structural components. Currently, the XB-1 Baby Boom is slated to have its first flight in 2020. MIAMI – BOOM Supersonic considered a variety of factors when designing and painting its XB-1 supersonic jet, from weight to color and material.. [3] For thermal control, the environmental control system uses the fuel as a heat sink to dump cabin heat.[7]. The XB-1 should make its first flight next year. 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XB-1 is set to fly in 2021 and will pave the way for the Overture jet to carry passengers in 2029. In essence, the XB-1’s paint job is more than just maquillage. On October 7, 2020, in a virtual presentation Boom rolled out its XB-1, one-third scale technology demonstrator for Overture supersonic airliner, set to conduct first passenger flights by 2029. XB-1, a sleek, fighter jet-like aircraft with delta wings and carbon-fiber body, is powered by three General Electric J85 engines. Boom’s XB-1 demonstrator is now expected to roll out of the factory this year and fly in 2021. The XB-1, also known as the Baby Boom, is the sub-scale technology demonstrator for Boom’s supersonic airliner Overture. The XB-1 demonstrator is slated for its formal unveiling in October 2020 and first flight in 2021. XB-1 will fly with Titanium 3D-printed components, most of which perform critical engine operations. Boom’s innovations include developing one of the highest-efficiency civil supersonic engine intakes ever tested, demonstrating Boom’s ability to deliver a breakthrough in propulsive efficiency for Overture. XB-1, the prototype for Overture, has been revealed. The second set of tests confirmed accurate calibration, and a third set of tests confirmed design safety. Its preliminary design review was completed by June 2017, with a switch of engine to the military version of the J85 to take advantage of the extra thrust. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 is a one-third-scale demonstrator for the Overture, a follow-on 75-seat airliner it aims to introduce into commercial service later this decade. The Boom XB-1 "Baby Boom" is a one-third-scale trijet supersonic demonstrator designed by Boom Technology (dba "Boom Supersonic") as part of development of the Boom Overture supersonic transport airliner. In total, the company 3D printed 21 parts for XB-1, including some of XB-1’s most complicated titanium parts: manifolds for the variable bleed valve (VBV) system, which expels excess air from the engine compressor. Boom had hoped to begin flight testing of the XB-1 before the end of this year, but pushed that back to make improvements to the aircraft's stability augmentation system to … Two engines are placed under the wings and one on the tail. The design was unveiled in Denver on November 15, 2016 and it was initially intended to make its first subsonic flight in late 2017, powered by three General Electric CJ610 turbojets (a civilian J85), with subsequent supersonic flight testing at Edwards AFB. Materials for the hot leading edges and 307 °F (153 °C) nose, and epoxy materials for cooler parts, are provided by Dutch TenCate Advanced Composites, high-temperature materials supplier for the SpaceX Falcon 9. As BOOM defines it “XB-1 will prove the key technologies for safe, efficient, and sustainable travel at supersonic speeds.” The carbon-fiber layup of the fuselage halves was to begin in early 2019 for final assembly of the forward fuselage at the beginning of Spring. Photo: Boom Supersonic Boom: The XB-1 has been rolled out; soon it will soar. While Boom has selected and tested the engine for the XB-1, the General Electric J85-15, the engine for Overture is yet to be selected. The XB-1 is a high speed jet that has often been compared to the now extinct Concorde. [12], On October 7, 2020, Boom rolled out the XB-1, with the maiden flight expected in 2021. The aircraft can fly at a maximum cruising speed of Mach2.2 (1,451mph/2,335km/h), which is 2.… The XB-1 aircraft will be powered by three General Electric J85-21 turbojet engines, which generate a thrust of 3,500lb and contain a variable geometry nozzle system. With 500 viable routes, there could be a market for 1,000 supersonic airliners with business class fares. Boom Supersonic, the aerospace company building the world's fastest airliner, unveiled its supersonic demonstrator, XB-1, history's first independently developed supersonic jet. Leaders of Boom’s Flight Test team share a tour of the avionics lab and talk the rigors of first flight preparations. [7], By July 2018, the aerodynamic design was completed, the horizontal tail assembled and the engines received. Share this news. Boom Supersonic officially unveiled its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator in a livestreamed virtual rollout event on Wednesday. The Boom XB-1 is powered by three General Electric J85-15 turbojet engines, which provide over 12,000 lb of thrust and contain a variable geometry nozzle system. XB-1 is slated to fly for the first time in 2021 and will undergo a 100% carbon-neutral flight test program. A simulator for the XB-1 has been constructed using X-Plane 11 to test the flight model. Boom unveiled a supersonic jet prototype capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3.1. Boom Supersonics finally launched its Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator aircraft on Wednesday. The printed Titanium parts are used for engine hardware, the environmental control system, and structural components. [10], Static wing loading tests were carried out in March 2020, and the wings were mated to the fuselage in April[11] with the aft fuselage nearing completion in May. Boom Supersonic is making the world dramatically more accessible, starting with XB-1, a supersonic demonstrator that will prove key technologies for safe, efficient and sustainable supersonic travel. First expected supersonic flight slipped to 2019. [1], The design was unveiled in Denver on November 15, 2016[3] and it was initially intended to make its first subsonic flight in late 2017, powered by three General Electric CJ610 turbojets (a civilian J85), with subsequent supersonic flight testing at Edwards AFB. [5] In a statement, Boom Supersonic said it and Rolls-Royce would enter into an “engagement agreement” to look at using Rolls-Royce engines in the Overture. With engine plans firming up and the XB-1 ready for testing, Boom’s schedule for the Overture is also coming into sharper focus. Boom Technology, Inc., doing business as Boom Supersonic, is an American startup company designing a Mach 2.2 (1,300 kn; 2,300 km/h) 55-passenger supersonic transport with a range of 4,500 nmi (8,300 km), to be introduced in 2030, called the Overture. Fuselage. All parts are manufactured on VELO3D's Sapphire system. [8] Flight tests were delayed again for 2019 due to challenging aerodynamics and engines change from 3,500 lbf (16 kN) J85-21 to 4,300 lbf (19 kN) J85-15. announced in October last year that it would be using the General Electric Affinity engine. The outer coat offers a number of safety advantages, including physical damage protection, UV rays, and epoxy breakdown, and a visual tool for leak detection. It recently announced that that Overture’s demonstrator (called the XB-1), will debut in October. [4], By April 2017, enough financing was secured to build and fly it. After being incubated by Y Combinator in 2016, it raised $51 million of venture capital in 2017, and a further $100 million by January 2019. Boom Supersonic and VELO 3D announced a partnership in 2019 to manufacture complex flight hardware to build XB-1, and ran a series of qualification trials on VELO 3D ’s Sapphire system. More than half a century since the world first clapped eyes on Concorde, there’s a new airplane in the stable.When Boom Supersonic first revealed plans for the Overture in 2016, few thought it would get this far. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 test aircraft, for testing its commercial supersonic jet capabilities, is poised to take off soon with 21 Titanium 3D printed parts within its engine assembly. Now, the … Boom Supersonic on Wednesday staged an online rollout ceremony for its one-third scale XB-1 demonstrator, scheduled to make its first flight sometime next … For its design, the Boom XB-1 Baby Boom is to be 21 meters long and have a 5.2 meters wide wingspan. It is expected to be flight tested in 2021. The Boom Overture is a proposed Mach 2.2 (1,300 kn; 2,300 km/h), 55-passenger supersonic transport with 4,500 nmi (8,300 km) of range, which is planned to be introduced in 2030 by Boom Technology. Aerospace firm Boom Supersonic has rolled out its XB-1 aircraft for the first time, featuring numerous additive manufactured parts created by 3D printer producer VELO3D. Boom formed a partnership with VELO3D to produce metallic parts that would otherwise take weeks if not months to machine. It is planned to maintain Mach 2.2, with over 1,000 nmi (1,900 km) of range. Boom Supersonic is making the world dramatically more accessible, starting with XB-1, a supersonic demonstrator that will prove key technologies for safe, efficient and sustainable supersonic travel. Boom’s XB-1 demonstrator is now expected to roll out of the factory this year and fly in 2021. Boom Supersonic and VELO 3D announced a partnership in 2019 to manufacture complex flight hardware to build XB-1, and ran a series of qualification trials on VELO 3D ’s Sapphire system. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 is a one-third-scale demonstrator for the Overture, a follow-on 75-seat airliner it aims to introduce into commercial service later this decade. It is the firm’s first-ever supersonic aeroplane. In essence, the XB-1’s paint job is more than just maquillage. Photo: Boom Supersonic. Boom Supersonics finally launched its Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator aircraft on Wednesday. Just a few months ago Boom Supersonic launched their XB-1 aircraft. It leaned heavily on 3D-printing, both for prototyping and to make parts for the XB-1 itself. It was then anticipated that flight tests would start late 2018. Just as strong as it is efficient, XB-1's singular wing structure has been tested for safe operation up to the maximum load case of 60,000 pounds of force. It has a two-crew cockpit, chined forebody and swept trailing edges. The Concorde, the world’s first supersonic airliner, landed for the … XB-1 is powered by three General Electric J85-15 engines, adapted by Boom for Mach-2.2 operation. Aerospace firm Boom Supersonic has rolled out its XB-1 aircraft for the first time, featuring numerous additive manufactured parts created by 3D printer producer VELO3D. MIAMI – BOOM Supersonic considered a variety of factors when designing and painting its XB-1 supersonic jet, from weight to color and material.. LinkedIn co-founder and early Boom investor, Reid Hoffman, and former CTO of Lockheed Martin and Boom advisor, Dr. Ray O. Johnson highlight the importance of XB-1 for the future of travel. The “Baby Boom” is finally here. Boom Supersonic, the aerospace company building the world's fastest airliner, unveiled its supersonic demonstrator, XB-1, history's first independently developed supersonic jet. Boom's XB-1 will fly with Titanium 3D-printed components, most of which perform critical engine operations. To design and build XB-1, Boom recruited a team of experts from around the industry, forged relationships with key suppliers, and built a strong safety culture. Il est un modèle réduit d’Overture, un avion de ligne supersonique toujours à l'étude. Boom Supersonic will mark a significant step towards the development of a supersonic airliner with a planned virtual rollout event for its XB-1 demonstrator on October 7. The fuel storage capacity of the aircraft is 7,000lb of jet fuel in 11 separate tanks, including fuselage and wing tanks. The “Baby Boom” is finally here. Boom Supersonic is building a faster future. Boom formed a partnership with VELO3D to produce metallic parts that would otherwise take weeks if not months to machine. XB-1 is slated to fly for the first time in 2021 and will undergo a 100% carbon-neutral flight test program. According to Boom, XB-1 is slated to fly for the first time in 2021 and will undergo a 100% carbon-neutral flight test program. [9], At the June 2019 Paris Air Show, Blake Scholl announced the date for first flight was pushed out to 2020, six months later than previously planned after including a stability augmentation system for better safety at high speed and at take-off and landing. These tests had taken a decade on Concorde. NASA astronauts Captain Robert "Hoot" Gibson and Major General Charlie Bolden discuss the historical significance of XB-1. Sneak Peek into the specs of XB-1 Boom Supersonic. However, the engines for Overture have not been selected. Boom’s innovations include developing one of the highest-efficiency civil supersonic engine intakes ever tested, demonstrating Boom’s ability to deliver a breakthrough in propulsive efficiency for Overture. Boom unveiled a supersonic jet prototype capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3.1. Two intakes are installed on each side of the stern fuselage shoulder. More than half a century since the world first clapped eyes on Concorde, there’s a new airplane in the stable.When Boom Supersonic first revealed plans for the Overture in 2016, few thought it would get this far. Two engines will be located under wing and one in the tail. All parts are manufactured on VELO3D’s Sapphire system. The overall timing on the project also remains questionable. XB-1 is slated to fly for the first time in 2021 and will undergo a 100% carbon-neutral flight test program. XB-1, the prototype for Overture, has been revealed. After six years of development, Boom Supersonic is unveiling its XB-1 demonstrator. But, like all other launch events in the pandemic, Boom also had to contend with an online-only event. Propulsion. XB-1, présenté le 7 octobre dernier, est un avion supersonique conçu par la start-up américaine Boom. In total, the company 3D printed 21 parts for XB-1, including some of XB-1’s most complicated titanium parts: manifolds for the variable bleed valve (VBV) system, which expels excess air from the engine compressor. Designed to demonstrate key technologies for Boom’s planned Overture supersonic commercial airliner, the XB-1 features a delta wing design, carbon composite airframe and forward vision system using a high-resolution video camera and cockpit display. Powered by three General Electric J85s, it is expected to be flight tested in 2021. Avionics: Triumph Group, Inc. Engine: 3x GE J85-15 Jet Power: 12,300 pound-force Max Cruise Speed: 1466 knots 2,715 Km/h Boom showcases XB-1 supersonic demonstrator, raises questions. It is planned to maintain Mach 2.2, with over 1,000 nmi (1,900 km) of range. The Boom XB-1 demonstrator measures 71 feet long, or roughly a third of the length of the planned Overture supersonic airliner. Boom’s Overture airliner will include a carbon-composite airframe, and is exploring the use of quiet and efficient Rolls-Royce jet engines that don’t use afterburners during supersonic cruise. The three J8-15 engines aboard the XB-1 generate more than 12,000 lb of thrust Boom Supersonic The XB-1 features a 71-ft-long (21.6-m) fuselage and carbon-composite airframe. Advertisement: Moments ago, Boom Supersonic rolled out its XB-1, the demonstrator airplane for its forthcoming Overture. October of 2020 saw the launch of aerospace firm Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft, which featured a total of 21 components 3D printed by PBF system OEM VELO3D. It’s the first rollout of a civilian supersonic aircraft since the Tupolev TU-144 in 1968 and is a significant milestone in reinventing faster-than-sound travel for the masses. Boom Supersonic is building a faster future. Advertisement: Now, Boom Supersonic is deepening its relationship with British engine maker, Rolls-Royce. XB-1 development. The overall timing on the project also remains questionable. It is the firm’s first-ever supersonic aeroplane. The XB-1 is constructed of lightweight composites. After six years of development, Boom Supersonic is unveiling its XB-1 demonstrator. The Spaceship Co., manufacturer of Virgin Galactic’s vehicles, was announced as a partner for flight tests in Mojave, California. The outer coat offers a number of safety advantages, including physical damage protection, UV rays, and epoxy breakdown, and a visual tool for leak detection. XB-1 is slated to fly for the first time in 2021 and will undergo a 100% carbon-neutral flight test program. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1, the one-third scale demonstrator for Overture, rolled out in October of this year, with flight testing slated to begin in 2021. XB-1 is slated to fly for the first time in 2021 and will undergo a 100% carbon-neutral flight test program. The XB-1 is a small 71-foot test aircraft that will be used in the development of the Overture aircraft, BOOM’s supersonic commercial aircraft concept. Powered by three non-afterburning J85-15 engines with variable geometry inlets and exhaust, the prototype should be able to sustain Mach 2.2 with more than 1,000 nmi (1,900 km) of range. XB-1, the prototype for Overture, has been revealed. Photo: Boom Supersonic Move over Concorde; there’s a new girl in town. [8], The XB-1 design went through three sets of wind-tunnel tests: The first indicated that predicted calibration was off by 30%. Boom’s innovations include developing one of the highest-efficiency civil supersonic engine intakes ever tested, demonstrating Boom’s ability to deliver a breakthrough in propulsive efficiency for Overture. The XB-1 fuselage under development at Boom. Following the reveal of XB-1 on October 7th, 2020, Boom Founder and CEO Blake Scholl led a first-look tour around the aircraft to highlight XB-1’s key design components. Photo: Boom Supersonic Move over Concorde; there’s a new girl in town. Boom Supersonic XB-1 Engine and Performance. Boom’s Overture airliner will include a carbon-composite airframe, and is exploring the use of quiet and efficient Rolls-Royce jet engines that don’t use afterburners during supersonic cruise. Boom, notably, worked on the development of the XB-1 jet for six years. Boom, notably, worked on the development of the XB-1 jet for six years. [6] In 2017, the composite wing spar was load tested while being heated in an hydraulic testbed at 300 °F (149 °C), above the heat soak operational temperature. If all goes well, Boom Supersonic will operate the first supersonic passenger flights since the end of the Concorde era in 2003.