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Based in Denver, Colorado, Boom Supersonic is leading this charge with a bold mission to bring back commercial supersonic travel. Their focus begins with the XB-1, a groundbreaking experimental aircraft serving as a proof of concept for their larger ambitions.
The Significance of the XB-1
Distinct from government or military projects, XB-1 is the first independently developed supersonic jet in history. It embodies modern advancements: transitioning from aluminum materials to carbon fiber composites for stronger, lightweight structures; replacing costly wind tunnel testing with sophisticated computer simulations; and utilizing turbo fan engines instead of noisy, inefficient turbojets.