Breaking the Sound Barrier, One Flight at a Time
On January 10, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype hit Mach 0.95 during its 11th test flight—just shy of breaking the sound barrier. At these transonic speeds, parts of the plane experience pressures like flying at Mach 1.1, hitting 383 knots of airspeed pressure. Think of it as a roller coaster pushing the limits before going supersonic. With 11 flights under their belt, Boom is inching closer to revolutionizing air travel with supersonic speed.