How Boom Supersonic Efficiently Developed the XB-1 Supersonic Jet
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Summary
The article discusses Boom Supersonic's innovative approach to developing the XB-1, the world's first independently-developed supersonic jet, with a small team of 50 people and a fraction of the traditional budget. It highlights the use of software to accelerate hardware development and the lessons learned in the process.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledXB-1 is the world’s first independently-developed supersonic jet, breaking the sound barrier for the first time in January, 2025.
It was designed, built, and flown successfully by a team of just 50 people—compared to the hundreds or even thousands that would have been employed by a traditional big aerospace company.
And we did this with roughly a tenth of the budget that would traditionally be required.
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