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Supersonic airline outfit Boom unveils turbine for AI data centers — 42 MW Superpower turbine uses the same tech designed to power Concorde successor to Mach 1.7 at 60,000 ft

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Boom, known for its supersonic airliner project, has unveiled the Superpower turbine, repurposing aircraft engine tech to power AI data centers. The turbine boasts 42 MW output with 39% efficiency, optimized for AI data centers, and operates at high temperatures without water cooling. Boom has received a significant order from Crusoe AI for 1.21 GW of turbines, with plans to deliver up to 2 GW by 2029. The project aims to test the turbine technology in AI data centers, potentially funding Boom's supersonic flight program.

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