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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator nears supersonic flight with record fourth test (www.aviation24.be)

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Boom’s XB-1 aircraft, a prototype for the upcoming Overture supersonic airliner, completed its fourth test flight on September 21, 2024, progressing toward supersonic speeds.

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[–] Skunk@jlai.lu 3 points 1 week ago

Mach 0.63, so you don’t have to click the link.

[–] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Record test, in that it flew faster than it had ever flown.