Aerion SBJ

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Aerion SBJ

Type	Supersonic business jet
Manufacturer	Aerion Corporation
Introduced	2011 (scheduled)
Status	In development
Unit cost	US$80 million (target cost)

The Aerion SBJ is a concept for a supersonic business jet, designed by Aerion Corporation. 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 2004 dollars), with development costs ranging from $1.2 to $1.4 billion. Entry into service (EIS) is expected to be 2011. It has a planform which is similar in wing and tail shape and arrangement to the F-104 Starfighter.

[edit] Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: 2
Capacity: 8-12 passengers
Length: 135.6 ft (41.33 m)
Wingspan: 64.2 ft (19.57 m)
Height: 21.2 ft (6.46 m)
Wing area: ft² (m²)
Empty weight: lb (kg)
Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 turbofans, 19,600 lbf (87.19 kN) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 1,030 knots (1,186 mph, 1,909 km/h)
Cruise speed: 966 knots (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 (16,000 m)