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>Boom Supersonic plans to break the sound barrier during a test flight this morning (Jan. 28). This would mark the first time the company achieves the feat, and you can watch the historic action live. Colorado-based Boom's XB-1 test vehicle is scheduled to lift off on its 12th test flight from California's Mojave Air & Space Port today at around 11:00 a.m. EST (1600 GMT; 8 a.m. local California time). If all goes well, the piloted demonstrator craft will exceed Mach 1 — the speed of sound — about 25 minutes later.

Archive: https://archive.today/M7xKf From the post: >>Boom Supersonic plans to break the sound barrier during a test flight this morning (Jan. 28). This would mark the first time the company achieves the feat, and you can watch the historic action live. Colorado-based Boom's XB-1 test vehicle is scheduled to lift off on its 12th test flight from California's Mojave Air & Space Port today at around 11:00 a.m. EST (1600 GMT; 8 a.m. local California time). If all goes well, the piloted demonstrator craft will exceed Mach 1 — the speed of sound — about 25 minutes later.

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[–] • 2 pts 2mo

didn't we already do that back in the 50s? General chuck yeager? i'm pressed for time, what is so significant about this aircraft?

[–] • 1 pt 2mo

This is a test platform for the first new commercial supersonic jet since the Concorde.

Their intent is to build a 64-seat 'Overture' aircraft.

I could be remembering this wrong but I think they intend to use a ramjet engine.

[–] • 1 pt 2mo

that would be cool. well could get around quite speedily if that were the case. hell, i would happily pay for that flight.