For many of us, that boom was a strangely familiar sound, even a welcome one. I grew up on or near U.S. Air Force bases. Sonic booms were part of the soundscape, along with the throaty ...

In its statement, NORAD acknowledged that the sound that had startled D.C.-area residents around 3 p.m. ET was likely caused by the sonic boom created by the jets as they flew at supersonic speeds.

Despite traveling at a top speed of Mach 1.12, no associated boom was picked up. “XB-1 broke the sound barrier three times ...

(Video above: Previous reporting of sonic booms) But for those new to the area, it may be perplexing. We got a call from a viewer in Belton Wednesday morning about hearing a boom sound. We ...

"During its historic first supersonic flight on January 28, 2025, Boom’s demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, broke the sound barrier three times without generating a sonic boom that reached the ground ...

When objects exceed the speed of sound, they induce a sonic boom—the sharp, thunderous crack of an object breaking the sound barrier. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibited civil ...

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. (WKRC) - A groundbreaking image has revealed what a sonic boom looks like, showcasing the moment America's first civil supersonic jet broke the sound barrier last month.

“Anytime you have a sharp sound exceeding 140 decibels, there is a non-negligible risk of hearing loss,” he said. The sonic boom from the October Starship launch measured up to 146 decibels in ...

The countdown has begun for the XB-1’s “historic” first supersonic test flight that should break the sound barrier ... say in ideal conditions, a sonic boom can be heard up to 30 miles ...