XB-1's First Flight: New View

“When I last flew Concorde in 2003, I knew that this day would come. The first flight of the XB-1 supersonic demonstrator is a significant achievement toward making sustainable supersonic flight a reality, aboard Overture – my #1 choice as the successor to Concorde. Congratulations to Blake Scholl, all at Boom and especially its pilot, Bill “Doc” Shoemaker. Having been Concorde’s Chief Pilot I envy his role in this exciting return towards mainstream supersonic flight.” -- Concorde's Chief Pilot for British Airways, Captain Mike Bannister.

[duboisad]

The nose camera looks like a super logical, practical solution to not having to drop the nose. Great use of advanced technology since Concorde.

[itsskip]

This is honestly impressive. I saw media coverage that was rather biased and rude about this. We cannot expect an entirely experimental aircraft to immediately start flying above mach 1 on its first flight. Still amazing development!

[rcketplumber]

Ah, experimental aircraft at Mojave, it brings back happy memories. Congratulations, Boom!

[tomn]

Congratulations for all the hard work. Great teamwork and success!

[redcat]

I want to see the return of supersonic commercial travel in my lifetime.

[RR-klsl]

AMAZINGGG !! Finally something GROUND BREAKING in the world again after DECADES of nothing really new. CONGRATS to all of you at BOOM !! Can't wait to fly along ✈

[diqital_aviator]

Now that cockpit and the general aircraft looks beautiful

[HawaiiSlimeCompany]

Wow! Congratulations you and your team are probably very proud!

[SamSep]

Can't wait to see it go supersonic. That is the most Gundam looking jet I've ever seen!

[bobdoug]

Keep up the amazing work and dedication guys. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[a_vr_tree]

2 legends in the same week

boom and stratolaunch

This world is turning in the correct way

[dentalnovember]

The wing looks like a miniature version of the concorde wing. Very cool aircraft.

[rickdecastro]

And congrats to them! When I first heard about this, I was wondering when they'd start bending tin, looks like they made EXCELLENT progress.

[RishantYTfan]

This just shows how Concorde was way too ahead of its time

[fsj]

With that angle of attack it sure looks like there should be airflow problems into the engine. Thanks for sharing.

[DanRibar]

not sure if I like XB-1 or Starship videos Amazing!

[WesMacaulay]

I had forgotten that they're using the venerable but long-lasting J85 for engines. Three of 'em! Wild looking rig! Love the camera to help with those high AoA landings 😎

[Unknownperson-opwe]

Guys slowly but surley we will make it. First comes the plans, then the testing, then the first flight, and finally, the new generatoin of concrode will take off

[spiceyfrenchtoast]

Congratulations! Hyped for the actual thing .

[joshuastubbs]

Can't bloody wait to be able to go supersonic as a passenger!