The SonicStar aircraft will be twice as fast as Concorde - so quick that traveling from London to New York will take just two hours. It was unveiled at the Paris Air Show. | |
![]() Above: This is what the SonicStar aircraft looks like .... |
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The DATA: | |
Long-range cruise speed | Mach 3.1 |
High-speed cruise speed | Mach 3.4 |
Engines | Two SonicBlue S-MAGJET Hybrid Supersonic 4000-X Series |
Thrust | Flat-rated to 54,700 lb |
Wing area | 1,800 square feet |
Landing distance | 4,800 ft |
Range | 6,000 nautical miles |
Highest Altitude | 62,000 ft | [via e-mail; source unknown.] |