TechnologyBoom Supersonic launches Superpower gas turbine for AI data center power
Boom Supersonic has announced the launch of the 42MW Superpower gas turbine and confirmed a $300 million funding round, aiming to supply power to AI-driven data centers and generate revenue for its supersonic passenger aircraft ambitions.
The company plans to scale up production to 2GW annually, addressing the increasing electricity needs of AI centers that current turbine technology cannot meet due to temperature and capacity constraints.
Boom designed the Superpower turbine based on its Symphony engine architecture, optimizing for high-temperature operation in industrial settings where continuous power output is required.
Manufacturing of the first Superpower units is underway, with Boom positioning the turbine as a core element in its strategy to fund further development of the Overture supersonic airliner.
“Today, we’re announcing Superpower, our new 42‑megawatt natural gas turbine, along with a $300M funding round and Crusoe as our launch customer. And most importantly: this marks a turning point. Boom is now on a self-funded path to both Superpower and the Overture supersonic airliner,” said Blake Scholl, Boom Supersonic CEO.
The Superpower initiative indicates a shift in Boom Supersonic’s approach, seeking diversified revenue streams beyond aviation as the demand for power-intensive AI applications accelerates.
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