Supersonic Aircraft Prototype XB-1 Will Be Introduced in October

One of the most magnificent aircraft in civil aviation history. Concorde Have you ever heard of it before? This is a marvel of engineering, so to speak. supersonic The aircraft model was once considered the pinnacle of luxury air travel. The engines on the plane were so powerful that the only flight between New York and London was 3 hours It could be covered in a short time.

After its first flight in 1969 over 30 years Concorde models, which were called the plane of the future for a while, were involved in an accident in the early 2000s. from the accident Unfortunately, it was completely discontinued from production. Now, a company has rolled up its sleeves to continue Concorde's legacy from where it left off.

The company plans to introduce its first supersonic aircraft prototype on October 7:

One of the companies that want to continue the legacy of Concorde boom Supersonicwants to bring back old supersonic planes with its new jet, Overture. 200 million dollars This aircraft, which is worth 100 million passengers per year, aims to start passenger flights in the mid-2020s. However, before that, the company released XB-1, the prototype of Overture. On October 7, 2020 plans to introduce.

The first prototype will leave the factory next October. 2021 It will begin test flights in 2018. XB-1's meeting with the skies will be a first after Concerde, whose flights were completely stopped in 2003. So after a long time supersonic Airplanes will return to civil aviation again.

The prototype aircraft will be one-third the size of Overture:

The XB-1 prototype aircraft, whose production continues in America, is approximately the size of Overture. at three someone required for an aircraft of this size and larger lock technologies will be used for testing purposes. Both the prototype aircraft and Overture were powered by 12,300 pounds–force It will purchase from General Electric J85-15 engines.  

Boom Supersonic is currently owned by Japan Airlines and Virgin Group. investors is available. Both companies have pre-ordered a total of 30 aircraft once Overture is ready to take passengers. At this point, the company also announced that the flight test for the XB-1 was completely completed. carbon neutral and sustainability will be the focus of the entire program.

Boom Supersonic recently released a video showing the development and testing stages of the prototype aircraft. video he shared. Before ending our article, let us remind you that you can watch this video where the XB-1 is introduced right below.