Boom Announces Engine Details For Supersonic Aircraft
December 15, 2022
Florida Turbine Technologies
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Boom Supersonic selected Florida Turbine Technologies, part of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, to develop the propulsion system for its supersonic aircraft in development. "Our engine design team has a decade's long history of developing innovative high-performance propulsion solutions for both the defense and commercial aero engine programs," said Stacy Rock, Florida Turbine Technologies’ president. Several of Florida Turbine Technologies’ “key engineers were among the design team that was responsible for the F119/F135 supersonic fighters that currently power the F-22 and F-35,” he said.
Symphony Announcement
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The medium-bypass, twin-spool engine, called Symphony, will be designed for 35,000-lb. thrust at takeoff. It features a 72-in. fan. Boom intends to certify the Symphony engine for 100% sustainable aviation fuel compatibility.
Overture's New Timeline
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Blake Scholl, Boom’s founder and CEO, outlined the revised Overture aircraft design and production timeframe. Boom had been completing engine studies with Rolls-Royce until September, but then switched gears to this propulsion system, which will cause the first flight schedule to slip until 2027.
Engines Included In Base Price
Scholl says each Overture aircraft will come with four Symphony engines included in the base price. He expects the new propulsion system to operate at net zero carbon and be certified in 2029 to FAA and EASA Part 33 requirements. Boom selected GE Additive to provide additive technology consulting and StandardAero to work with it on maintainability of the design and MRO services for the aircraft.
Overture Aircraft
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A model of Boom’s Overture aircraft, which the company is developing to carry 65-80 passengers up to 4,250 nm. Earlier this year, Boom announced the following suppliers: Collins Aerospace for avionics, air data and ice protection; Eaton for fuel distribution and inerting; and Safran Landing Systems for landing gear.
Boom Aerospace announced details of its engine for its Mach 1.7 Overture supersonic aircraft on Dec. 13 at its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.
