SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 9, 2025Hacker News

A supersonic engine core makes the perfect power turbine

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Boom Supersonic launched Superpower, a 42-megawatt natural gas turbine based on their Symphony supersonic engine core, after recognizing AI data centers desperately need reliable power amid widespread energy shortages. Unlike existing turbines that lose 20-30% capacity in hot weather, Superpower maintains full output even at 110°F because supersonic engines handle extreme heat better than traditional subsonic-based systems.

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