What engines will boom supersonic use?
What engines will boom supersonic use?
- Boom is trying to build a Supersonic jet that could cross the Atlantic in 3.5 hours.
- Last December, it decided to make its own engine after engine manufacturers refused to help.
- Now its Symphony engine will be made with the help of FTT, GE Additive, and StandardAero.
What plane can go Mach 5?
The Boeing X-51 Waverider is an unmanned research scramjet experimental aircraft for hypersonic flight at Mach 5 (3,300 mph; 5,300 km/h) and an altitude of 70,000 feet (21,000 m).
Are supersonic jets illegal?
Current rules prohibit commercial airplanes from flying at supersonic speeds over land because of the noise levels associated with sonic booms and the negative impacts to humans and animals.
Why is supersonic flight banned?
Fifty years ago, the federal government banned all civilian supersonic flights over land. The rule prohibits non-military aircraft from flying faster than sound so their resulting sonic booms won't startle the public below or concern them about potential property damage.
Will we ever fly supersonic again?
In any case, supersonic air travel for the masses looks like it's genuinely back on the cards. Boom is aiming for the first Overture test flights to take off in 2026 and for the planes to go into public service by 2029.