Aerion SBJ

Aerion SBJ
Artist's rendering of Aerion SBJ in flight
Role Supersonic business jet
Manufacturer Aerion Corporation
Status Under development
Unit cost US$80 million (target cost)

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]

Contents

Specifications

Aerion claims a cruise speed of Mach 1.6 and a landing speed of 120 knots.[5]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

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References

  1. ^ a b Doyle, Andrew. "NBAA: Aerion gets supersonic test results". http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/10/18/348365/nbaa-aerion-gets-supersonic-test-results.html. Retrieved 2010-10-18. 
  2. ^ Press Releases
  3. ^ Pawlowski, A. Supersonic travel may return, minus boom CNN 18 June 2009
  4. ^ Aerion SBJ Flying Magazine 10/21/10
  5. ^ Specifications

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