FLYING MACHINE
Incredible 7,600MPH hypersonic plane ‘The Hyperliner’ could fly passengers anywhere on earth in 90 minutes
There are also military variants of the jet and missiles which can reach 25 times the sound of speed
A GROUNDBREAKING hypersonic place which can fly passengers at over 7,600 miles per hour has been revealed by a US aerospace firm.
Hyperian Aerospace's Mach 10 HYPERLINER could revolutionise global travel by guaranteeing to reach any destination on Earth in just 90 minutes.
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The ultra-modern jet can reach 10 times the speed of sound and promises to fly passengers from New York to London in under a mere half an hour.
It also boats a futuristic design with smoothed edges and a triangular body which doesn't have a tail.
US-based firm Hyperian Aerospace said on their website that the new jet will "revolutionise global travel by reaching any destination on Earth within a mere 1.5 hours".
They said: "Our expertise extends to the design and construction of high hypersonics technologies, including the groundbreaking Mach 10 HYPERLINER passenger jet."
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The firm also claimed that the jet will be able to get from NYC to Dubai in 54 minutes, NYC to Shanghai in 57 minutes and NYC to Sydney in 1.3 hours.
The jet will use AI-assisted flight systems to guide its way through the skies.
On top of that, the design will feature four engines to help it reach mega speeds.
It will use compressed hydrogen, meaning it will achieve zero CO2 emissions.
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The firm announced their ambitious projects on LinkedIn on March 24, calling it a "paradigm shift in global logistics".
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Aside from passengers, the firm also claimed their jets will come in freight versions which can carry up to 10 tons of cargo anywhere on Earth, also in 90 minutes.
They introduced their three types of cargo jets on their website too.
The firm said: "Introducing the revolutionary all-weather, AI assisted SKYLIFT VTOL family of aircraft, comprising the SKYLIFT, SKYCARGO, and SKYTACTICAL variants, set to transform the landscape of regional air travel, cargo and special operations.
"The SKYLIFT VTOL family represents a significant advancement in aviation technology, offering unparalleled passenger capacity, extended range, and vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
"With a capacity of up to 50 passengers and a range of 3000 miles, the SKYLIFT VTOL is poised to meet the growing demand for efficient and convenient air transportation between smaller communities and major hubs."
"The SKYCARGO VTOL variant is designed for air cargo transport with a payload capacity of up to 10 tons.
"Completing the SKYLIFT VTOL family is the SKYTACTICAL VTOL variant, specially designed for military and tactical operations.
Will hypersonic flight ever make a return?
By Harvey Geh
Hypersonic flight offers the promise of dramatically reduced travel times, potentially allowing a flight from New York to London in under 1.5 hours.
The development of hypersonic missiles is advancing rapidly, primarily for military use, showcasing the potential of high-speed technology.
Commercial hypersonic flight would face enormous costs.
Technological advances in materials and propulsion, like scramjets, are still in their early stages and must be perfected for hypersonic travel to become practical.
Safety concerns, particularly around the extreme heat and pressure generated during hypersonic flight, would need to be addressed before it becomes viable for commercial use.
Current air traffic control systems and airport infrastructure are not designed to accommodate hypersonic flights, presenting a major logistical challenge.
The military’s continued focus on hypersonic technology suggests that while commercial flight may be delayed, defense applications could see rapid growth.
High operational costs, similar to the fate of the Concorde, could prevent hypersonic flights from achieving widespread consumer demand or profitability.
Despite the challenges, the technological push from space exploration companies like SpaceX could eventually lead to a new era of ultra-fast air travel in the distant future.
On top of that, the firm announced military variants of their incredible jet designs.
This included the Mach 10 BLACKSTAR NGAD Fighter Jet and the Mach 10 HYPERBomber.
The Mach 15-25 HYPERMissiles HM1-HM3 were also announced, which are air defence systems designed to be launched air-air, air-surface, surface-air or surface-surface.
Some experts are skeptical of the breathtaking vision, as it presents massive engineering challenges.
Thermal management due to the extremely high temperatures at Mach 10 will be difficult to control as it melts through most materials.
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The amount of power needed to sustain a hypersonic flight is staggering, and the technology may still be decades away, according to experts.
But if the firm can overcome these challenges, the technological push from aerospace companies like SpaceX could eventually lead to everyday ultra-fast air travel taking off.