Tired of long flights? supersonic jets are coming back. Over a decade has passed since the Concorde last flew, And engineers are testing out new innovative designs.
Here are the five coolest that you may find at an airport near you.
1. Boom Technology – Supersonic Airliner
Boom’s design uses a turbofan instead of afterburners, For a quieter ride and better fuel efficiency at Mach 2.2.
2. Spike Aerospace – Spike S-512
The S-512’s delta wing gives it a stylish look, And helps the plane cruise at Mach 1.6.
3. Aerion Corporation – AS2
The luxurious cabin of the AS2 fits 8 passengers, Making it an ideal ride business trips at Mach 1.5.
4. Tom Johnson Design – Cygnus M3
The M3’s uses “swing wings,” that sweep back at high speeds, Taking this 32-passenger plane to speeds reaching Mach 3.0.
5. NASA – Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)
QueSST is as much supersonic theory as it is a plane, Producing a supersonic engine that’s as quiet as a luxury car.
Buckle up, because the flights have the future may be fast!
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