NASA captures XB-1’s supersonic shockwave as it breaks the sound barrier
An XB-1 aircraft’s shock waves created during a supersonic flight have been captured using specialized ground-based photography. January saw XB-1 make history as the first privately developed civil supersonic aircraft to break the sound barrier in the United States.
NASA captures the exact moment Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 smashes sound barrier
In a stunning, glowing image, NASA has captured the moment that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator broke the sound barrier during tests last month.
Image of prototype XB-1 caught breaking the sound barrier
NASA has released a new image providing photographic evidence of Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype aircraft breaking the sound barrier. Captured on the second supersonic flight, it used a special imaging technique to record the historic event.
See The Boom XB-1 Rip Through The Air As It Breaks The Sound Barrier
The silhouette of Boom's plane streaking across the sky is rendered in vivid shades of orange with the jet exhaust a pale yellow trail.
Boom’s XB-1 research jet shockwave captured during supersonic flight
US aeronautics agency NASA managed to capture the Boom Supersonic XB-1 research aircraft as it broke the sound barrier during its final flight on 10 February. The flight - the XB-1's second in excess of Mach 1 - was the last in a series of test sorties by the aircraft,
NASA Captured a Supersonic Jet Breaking the Sound Barrier and the Image Is Unreal
Sonic booms have long been a barrier to overland supersonic flights. The Concorde was banned from virtually every country in the world because of the thundering noise. Only the US, Great Britain, and France allowed the Concorde to enter their airspace, and then only to cities in close proximity to the ocean — NYC, London, Paris, and Washington, DC.
Incredible NASA photo captures sound barrier being broken
A newly released image shows the sound barrier being broken on February 10 as Boom Supersonic’s XB-1, America’s first civil supersonic jet, completed its second supersonic flight.
Breaking the sound barrier quietly: Boom's new XB-1 could change supersonic air travel
Prior to 2003 a transatlantic trip from new york to london could be done in as little as 3 hours, compaired to today's fight time of around 8 hours. This was al
American aircraft shatters sound barrier without sonic boom
By Dean Murray A "son of Concorde" aircraft that may one day fly from New York to London in 1.5 hours has reached supersonic speeds. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.
NASA captures incredible image of Boom Supersonic jet breaking sound barrier
Boom Supersonic and NASA just dropped an incredible photo of the XB-1 breaking the sound barrier over the Mojave Desert. Using Schlieren photography, they captured air distortions that are usually invisible to the naked eye.
Remarkable NASA photo captures civilian jet breaking sound barrier
Boom Supersonic​ and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.
‘Son of Concorde’ jet breaks sound barrier with ‘NO sonic boom’ in stunning snap with hope for 1.5hr NYC to London trips
NASA has snapped a stunning image of a supersonic plane breaking the sound barrier – as its creators boast that there was “no audible sonic boom”. The Boom Supersonic XB-1 – dubbed a ...
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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier 3 times on final test flight (video, photos)
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet went out in style on Monday (Feb. 10). The XB-1 broke the sound barrier three times during its 13th and final test flight, which lifted off Monday from the Mojave Air ...
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'Son of Concorde' which can fly New York to London in 90 minutes hits supersonic speeds
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet has broken the sound barrier in a stunning image captured by NASA, as the company says it's the ...
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An Inaudible Sonic Boom, Visualized
Boom Supersonic test pilot uses precise maneuvering to help NASA snap a photo of the firm’s civil supersonic jet in flight.
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Boom Starts Initial Overture Design As Supersonic Image Revealed
Boom Starts Initial Overture Design As Supersonic Image Revealed is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an ...
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In the latest issue of AEROSPACE - March 2025
Boom supersonic aces XB-1 flight testing, UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel scales up and China's 'J-36' analysed. Plus all the ...