First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert
The XB-1 aircraft accelerated to Mach 1.05 within about 11 minutes of taking off, according to Boom Supersonic and live video ...
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Independently funded jet's sound barrier mark revives talk of commercial supersonic travel
An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic has become the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier. The XB-1 ...
Watch ‘son of Concorde’ prototype break sound barrier for first time
Tuesday’s XB-1 flight marks the first human-piloted civil supersonic flight since Concorde’s retirement more than 20 years ...
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 breaks sound barrier | Greensboro officials witness aviation history
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The countdown is on for XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, to break the sound ...
Boom Technology’s supersonic test jet breaks sound barrier for first time
A supersonic jet built by Boom Technology broke the sound barrier for the first time Tuesday, advancing its bid to resurrect ...
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Boom breaks sound barrier with American-made private supersonic jet
XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to ...
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Sound expert recommends noise barriers at proposed Tucker pickleball complex
The Tucker City Council heard about an extensive study measuring noise impact of pickleball courts, which recommended ...
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Boom Supersonic aircraft expects to break sound barrier over Mojave Desert
The countdown has begun for the XB-1’s “historic” first supersonic test flight that should break the sound barrier, according ...
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Sound of a meteorite striking Earth is revealed for the first time - as baffled residents record the historic noise on their Ring doorbell
with some meteors creating a 'sonic boom' as they break the sound barrier, in a similar way to a fast-moving aircraft. Since meteors can be over a hundred kilometres in altitude, and their sound ...
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US supersonic aircraft nearly breaks sound barrier in test flight over Mojave Desert
So while XB-1 didn't break the Sound Barrier, it came very close, and parts of the aircraft were subjected to the conditions they will experience flying at Mach 1.1. XB-1 will also likely hit that ...