Boom Technology's Supersonic Jet ready for test flight

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XB-1, which is believed to boast a top speed of Mach 2.2 – almost 1,700mph, will only have room for one pilot – an experienced US Air Force recruit. It will reportedly go through testing at California's Mojave Air and Space Port in 2021

A new supersonic jet prototype, Concorde's purported successor XB-1 prototype, will be unveiled to the public on October 7, said a report published in express.co.uk. The industry insiders reportedly believe that the cutting-edge tech could pave the way for a return to ultra-fast supersonic air travel.



The jet's designers Boom Technology have announced that the XB-1 prototype will undergo testing in the coming months and if successful, it will pave the way for the Boom Overture – a proposed passenger jet with 55 seats, said the report. 

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