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Boom Supersonic Pivots to 42MW AI Power Turbines, Secures $1.25 Billion Order and $300 Million Funding

The company says turbine revenue will help fund its Symphony engine and Overture jet, with core tests in 2026 and deliveries starting in 2027, though long‑term performance in the field remains unproven.

Overview

  • Crusoe ordered 29 Superpower units totaling 1.21 gigawatts, with Boom supplying turbines, generators, controls and maintenance while customers handle pollution controls, hookups and permitting.
  • Superpower is a 42‑megawatt natural gas turbine derived from Boom’s Symphony core that the company says holds full output above 110°F and runs without water, with roughly 80% parts commonality to the jet engine.
  • Boom closed a $300 million round led by Darsana Capital Partners, joined by Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, Bessemer Venture Partners, Robinhood Ventures and Y Combinator.
  • The first fully integrated turbine is slated for late 2026 and customer deliveries are planned to begin in 2027, with production targets of about 1 GW in 2028, 2 GW in 2029 and 4 GW by 2030 as a dedicated U.S. factory is built.
  • TechCrunch reports Crusoe is paying about $1,033 per kilowatt for capacity and that Boom targets ~39% simple‑cycle efficiency, while analysts note a lack of independent long‑duration data and that full project costs could be materially higher once site integration is included.