The XB-1 demonstrator of the American start-up boom exceeded this Tuesday, January 28th (1,224 km/h). The device, which serves as a flying platform, to develop a much larger aircraft that can reach 1,800 km/h, made its first overview. An event that they were as a experience as there The shipping !
• The feat was transmitted live from the air (see the video below).
• The XB-1 achieved Mach 1.1 three times at a height of approximately 10,600 m.
• The goal of Boom is to launch the first civilian overs sound aircraft since Concorde from 2029.
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The first overview flight is over
The individual seerer apparatus, which has just made its first overview flight, is used for the Flying platform by developing a jet of 80 places that Mach can reach. The successor to the Concorde usually has to put into service in 2029. Since the start of the program, the aircraft has recorded 130 orders and purchase intentions.
A 3 repeated
In order to save the maximum data as possible, the pilot crossed the baffle three times during this flight. The XB-1 is accompanied by the Mirage F1 and the T-38 and ends up in a few minutes.
The XB-1 crossed the baffle
The plane was stolen at Mach 1.10 for four minutes before slowing down. It will land in a few minutes. The mission is a success!
Make 1 approach!
After a large loop on the left, the boom demonstrator accelerates the baffle for the first time. During the controls, the Tristan Brandenburg test pilot is called the nickname “Geppetto”.
Sound wall
The aircraft must cross the baffle 11 minutes after the start at 5:32 p.m.!
Lift off and climb
After the start, the XB-1 rises for 3 minutes to reach the height of 10,400 meters. After the test pilot has completed the gases in a special flight area on the left to the left to cross Mach 1!
Airplane
A T-38 fighter plane, which is equipped with a camera and a small Starlink antenna, will film the entire flight. Another aircraft, a Dassault Aviation Mirage F1, is responsible for ensuring flight safety.
Let’s go!
The XB-1 heads a few minutes too late. The start is planned in 12 short minutes!
Roles in progress!
The 3 engines are switched on, the XB-1 goes to the starting track …
Roles and orientation on the route
According to Boom’s temporal schedule, the aircraft starts its driving phase at 5 p.m.
Engine ignition
The test pilot on the controls must announce the 3 engines of the XB-1 at 4:50 p.m.
Make 1.1
During this 12th test flight, the XB-1 has to cross the baffle (MACH 1) for the first time.
Upcoming start!
The first civilian overview aircraft in the USA will take off from Mojave, California Airport.
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