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Boom Supersonic Overture: speed field: Mach 1.7 (database value; evidence basis not recorded). First flight: Not publicly confirmed.
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✈️ Full Specifications
| Designation | Overture |
| Manufacturer | Boom Supersonic |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | Not publicly confirmed |
| Crew | 4 |
| Length | 61.0 m (200.1 ft) |
| Speed target / estimate (Mach) | 1.7 |
| Speed evidence basis | Design target / estimate; not a demonstrated record |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 m (59,058 ft) |
| Range | 7,870 km (4,887 mi) |
| Engine | 4x Boom Symphony turbofans |
Overview
The Boom Overture is the most advanced supersonic airliner in development—aiming to bring back Concorde-speed travel with modern technology, sustainable fuel, and economically viable operations. It would be the first supersonic commercial aircraft since Concorde’s retirement in 2003.
Design & Development
Overture features a contoured fuselage with a gull wing designed for low sonic boom and efficient supersonic cruise. Key innovations include:
- Speed: Mach 1.7 over water (1,805 km/h)
- Capacity: 64-80 passengers in premium configuration
- Range: 7,870 km (NYC→London nonstop)
- Fuel: Designed to run on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
- Engines: 4x Symphony engines (Boom’s own design, partnership with Florida Turbine Technologies)
The XB-1 Demonstrator
Boom built XB-1, a 1/3 scale supersonic demonstrator, which completed its first flight on March 22, 2024 from Mojave Air & Space Port. It is the first independently developed supersonic jet and validates key Overture technologies.
Status
Overture has pre-orders from American Airlines (20 aircraft), United Airlines (15), and Japan Airlines. Rollout is planned for 2029 with first flight in 2030 and commercial service starting 2031. Manufacturing will take place at Boom’s Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast will the Boom Overture be?
The Overture will cruise at Mach 1.7 (1,304 mph), the fastest commercial airliner since Concorde.
How is the Overture different from Concorde?
It carries 65-80 passengers with modern efficiency, lower sonic boom, sustainable fuel capability, and much lower operating costs.
When will the Overture fly?
The XB-1 demonstrator first flew March 22, 2024. The Overture airliner is expected around 2029-2030.
Who has ordered the Overture?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines have placed orders/options for up to 130 aircraft.