Aerion SBJ
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| Role | Supersonic business jet |
| Manufacturer | Aerion Corporation |
| Status | Under development |
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 be 2015.[3]
Aerion reported positive results from aerodynamic flight tests up to Mach 2 in October 2010.[1]
Specifications
Aerion claims a cruise speed of Mach 1.6 and a landing speed of 120 knots.[4]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 8-12 passengers
Performance
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- ^ a b Doyle, Andrew. "NBAA: Aerion gets supersonic test results". Retrieved 2010-10-18.
- ^ Press Releases
- ^ Pawlowski, A. Supersonic travel may return, minus boom CNN 18 June 2009
- ^ Specifications
External links
- Aerion Corp. official site
- Aerion Accepts LOIs For Supersonic Business Jet
- Aerion Pushes Business Case for SBJ, Aviation Week & Space Technology
- Aviation News Magazine excerpt on Aerion SBJ
- Supersonic business jet still in demand
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