Aerion SBJ
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| Aerion SBJ | |
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 Aerion SBJ In Flight |
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| Type | 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. 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. Entry into service is expected to be 2014. It has a planform which is similar in wing and tail shape and arrangement to the F-104 Starfighter.
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[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: 1,200 ft² (111.5 m²)
- Empty weight: lb (kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 90,000 lb (40,823 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)
[edit] See also
Comparable aircraft
Related lists
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Aerion Corp. official site
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- Aerion Pushes Business Case for SBJ, Aviation Week & Space Technology
- Aviation News Magazine excerpt on Aerion SBJ
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