Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Flight

This initial test only saw the aircraft 7,120 feet above sea level and fly at a top speed of 238 knots (274 mph) -- far from Mach 1, the speed of sound. The first flight of XB-1 took place at the Moj… [+1678 chars]

Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Flight

Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Flight

Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Flight

Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Flight

Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Flight