How Boom Supersonic Turbocharges AI Data Centre Power Supply

Boom Supersonic (Boom) has revealed plans to supply large-scale power for AI data centres as it announces a major turbine order and a new US$300m funding round. 

The US company, best known for developing a supersonic passenger aircraft, confirms that its Superpower natural gas turbine is now central to its commercial strategy as data centre operators seek reliable and fast-to-deploy energy capacity.

The company has reported a backlog of more than US$1.25bn for Superpower and names Crusoe as the launch customer. 

Crusoe has placed an order for 29 turbines, representing 1.21GW of capacity, to support its expanding AI data centre portfolio. 

Alongside the order, Boom has closed a US$300m funding round led by Darsana Capital Partners, with participation from Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, Bessemer Venture Partners, Robinhood Ventures and Y Combinator.

Turbine technology adapted for AI infrastructure

Superpower is a 42MW natural gas turbine designed to deliver consistent output for AI data centres, where energy demand is high and tolerance for downtime is low. 

Boom explains that the turbine uses the same core supersonic technology as its Symphony jet engine, which is developed for sustained high power output under demanding thermal conditions.

This shared engine architecture allows Boom to collect operational data from energy generation while progressing certification work for its Overture supersonic aircraft.

The company positions Superpower as an alternative to legacy turbines that lose capacity during high ambient temperatures.

Superpower maintains full rated output even when external temperatures exceed 110°F. It also operates without water, which Boom identifies as a critical advantage for data centres located in hot or arid regions where water availability is limited.

Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, says: “Supersonic technology is an accelerant – of course for faster flight, but now for artificial intelligence as well.

“With this financing and our first order for Superpower, Boom is funded to deliver both our engine and our airliner.”

Boom states that Superpower can run on clean natural gas with backup diesel capability, supporting resilience for AI workloads that require uninterrupted power. 

Each unit delivers 42MW of ISO-rated power in a package comparable in scale to a shipping container, enabling modular deployment across data centre campuses.

Crusoe order highlights time-to-power focus

Crusoe has confirmed that it selected Superpower as part of its energy-first approach to AI infrastructure.

The company focuses on shortening time-to-power, a key challenge for data centre operators facing long grid connection timelines.

Chase Lochmiller, Co-Founder and CEO of Crusoe, says: “Boom’s innovative approach to power turbine technology builds on the company’s impressive breakthroughs in supersonic flight. 

“At Crusoe we are continuously searching for new approaches to increase real-world performance and accelerate time-to-power across our portfolio of energy assets and operations. 

“We’re proud to be partnering closely with Boom as the launch customer for Superpower, an initiative that aligns perfectly with Crusoe’s energy-first approach to building the AI infrastructure of the future.”

Boom plans to scale total turbine production to more than four gigawatts per year by 2030.

The company argues that its use of advanced materials and supersonic design principles delivers stronger real-world price performance compared with other aeroderivative engines used for data centre power generation.

Funding supports turbine scale-up and aircraft programme

The Series B funding round fully funds development of the Symphony engine, while revenues from Superpower are expected to support certification and delivery of the Overture aircraft.

Darsana Capital describes the turbine business as a capital-efficient route into large-scale energy generation for AI.

Steve Friedman, Partner at Darsana Capital, says: “Darsana looks forward to partnering with Boom to help develop state-of-the-art energy generation to power America’s AI revolution, all at supersonic speeds. 

“Boom has assembled an incredible team and executed with impressive discipline. Their focus on first delivering supersonic technology to create a high-performance power turbine business reflects a smart, capital-efficient path to building the next great American industrial company.”

Boom confirms that Superpower turbines will be built in the US.

The company states that 95% of parts for its Symphony engine core prototype are already in manufacturing, with testing scheduled to begin in 2026 at its Colorado facility. 

While Boom’s aviation programme continues, the Superpower order book positions the company as an emerging supplier of dedicated power generation technology for AI data centres that require rapid deployment and predictable output.