Boom Supersonic unveils 42-MW gas turbines to power AI data centers
Boom Supersonic, best known for developing its next-generation supersonic airliner, has entered the energy market with the launch of Superpower, a 42-megawatt natural gas turbine designed to supply reliable power for energy-intensive AI data centers.
The company announced a $1.25 billion backlog for the turbine and a $300 million funding round led by Darsana Capital Partners, with participation from Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, and others.
Boom said its first major order comes from Crusoe, an energy-focused AI infrastructure developer, which has purchased 29 Superpower units—equivalent to 1.21 gigawatts of new capacity.
Superpower uses the same high-performance core technology developed for Boom’s Symphony jet engine, adapted for stationary power generation. The turbine is designed for high efficiency and consistent output even in hot climates, maintaining full capacity above 110°F without requiring water, a significant advantage for deployment in arid regions.
“Supersonic technology is an accelerant—of course for faster flight, but now for artificial intelligence as well,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. “With this financing and our first order for Superpower, Boom is funded to deliver both our engine and our airliner.”
Crusoe CEO Chase Lochmiller said the partnership aligns with the company’s “energy-first approach” to powering next-generation data centers. “We’re proud to be partnering closely with Boom as the launch customer for Superpower,” he said.
Boom said turbine production is expected to scale to more than 4 gigawatts annually by 2030. The system runs on clean natural gas with backup diesel capability, offering high performance in a shipping-container-scale package.
The company said its new power business will generate near-term revenue to help fund the certification and delivery of its Overture supersonic jet, currently in development.
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