The Aerion SBJ is a concept for a supersonic business jet, designed by Aerion Corporation, an American aerospace firm based in Reno, Nevada. If produced, it would allow practical non-stop travel from Europe to North America and back within one business day. The target price is $80 million (in 2007 dollars), with development costs ranging from $1.2 to $1.4 billion. The company claims 50 letters-of-intent from customers,[1] each with a $250,000 deposit.[2] Entry into service is expected to take place five to six years following the formation of a joint venture and "hard launch" decision.[3][4]
Aerion reported positive results from NASA F-15B flight tests up to Mach 2 that took place during the summer of 2010, with additional flight tests planned pending aircraft availability.[1]
[edit] Specifications
Aerion claims a cruise speed of Mach 1.6 and a landing speed of 120 knots.[5]
General characteristics
Performance
- Maximum speed: 1,030 knots (Mach 1.8, 1,186 mph, 1,909 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 966 knots (Mach 1.7, 1,112 mph, 1,790 km/h)
- Range:
- At Mach 0.95: 4,600 nm (5,300 mi, 8,500 km)
- At Mach 1.40: 4,200 nm (4,800 mi, 7,800 km)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15.5 km)
[edit] See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
[edit] References
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