S-512 Supersonic Jet – set to become the world’s fastest airliner, capable of hitting a supersonic cruising speed of Mach 1.6 (1,963 km or 1,220 mph) and a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 (2,205 km/h or 1,370 mph). At least, that’s what Spike Aerospace, the US-based aerospace engineering and design firm behind the concept, is claiming, and they’re ready to spend the $80 million or so it costs to make it happen.
Spike Aerospace unveil the latest update to the Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet, a stunningly elegant, sleek and innovative business jet that will sweep passengers to their destinations at supersonic speeds. Flying 450 mph. Latest design improves safety, aerodynamic performance and comfort.
Faster and more exclusive than the SABRE engine that British aerospace firm Reaction Engines Limited says will take 300 passengers anywhere in the world in just 4 hours, the dual-engine S-512 Supersonic Jet is designed to ferry 18 passengers between London and New York City in just three hours – flying 724 km/h (450 mph) faster than any other civilian jet.
The concept was first announced in 2013, and since then, the team has been working on making the design as safe, fast, and cost-effective as possible. The new wing and tail designs will reduce wave drag and fuel burn, which in turn will increase the plane’s range during both low-speed flight and supersonic cruise. Right now, its range is listed as 10,334 km, and its maximum altitude is expected to reach 15,240 metres.
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