A FUTURISTIC superplane that could fly people from London to New York City in just 90 minutes has moved one step closer to reality. Engineers are inching closer towards the production of Yunxing aircraft that could potentially reach the speed of Mach 4 (3,00mph) - twice as fast as the British Concorde . Beijing-based company Space Transportation said that it successfully completed the first test flight for the prototype model just days ago.
Experts carried out several important systems and performance tests to reach their goal, including aerodynamics, thermal protection, and control systems. The company said that Yunxing’s advanced aerospace design is tailored for high-speed and efficient transcontinental travel. Designed for vertical take-off and landing, the jet could to reach altitudes exceeding 65,600 feet.
read more in tech And the Chinese company aims to put full-size supersonic aircraft in the sky by 2027. If successful, the ambitious aircraft could pave the way for a new era of commercial supersonic travel almost two decades after the popular British Concorde was retired from British Airways ' fleet. The next test to assess its engine's full capacity would take place in November, a spokesperson for the company said.
Explaining the technology , Space Transportation emphasised the aircraft’s high lift-to-drag ratio, which would allow it to maintain high-efficiency performance as it flies through high-altitude zones. Most read in Tech This would not only make flights.
