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Supersonic jet that hits 1,300mph aims to travel anywhere on Earth in four hours

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Updated 17:14 28 Aug 2022 GMT+1Published 17:13 28 Aug 2022 GMT+1

Supersonic jet that hits 1,300mph aims to travel anywhere on Earth in four hours

The aircraft promises to minimise noise and fuel consumption

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

A supersonic jet that hits 1,300mph aims to travel anywhere on Earth in just four hours.

Overture is calling itself 'the world's fastest airliner' , with the aim of launching in 2026.

While the 'four hour' mark is just a ballpark figure from the boss, the Colorado company is very clear in its intentions to slash flight times.

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You can take a look at the impressive aircraft renders in the video below:

For instance, it reckons Miami to London, which normally takes around eight hours and 45 minutes, can be cut down to just five hours.

The US-based business also thinks it can reduce the New York to London flight time from six-and-a-half hours to just three-and-a-half.

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A supersonic jet that hits 1300mph aims to travel anywhere on Earth in just four hours.
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Blake Scholl, CEO of Boom Supersonic said: "If a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo is cut from 12 hours to six, you can leave a whole day later.

"If you leave Sunday morning, you’ll get there Sunday afternoon, which is Monday morning Japan time, do a day of meetings and arrive back home 24 hours after you left without any jet lag."

After the Concorde stopped flying in 2003, the Overture hopes to elevate the fast-travel experience to another level.

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The aircraft uses contoured fuselage optimises airflow to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency, along with a compound modified delta planform, which is said to improve supersonic performance and subsonic stability to maximise safety and efficiency.

Miami to London, which normally takes around eight hours and 45 minutes, can apparently be cut down to just five hours.
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Gull wings will also be used to minimises aircraft drag, while a four-engine design will be implemented to minimise noise and fuel consumption.

The passenger capacity will be between 65-88 and the company predicts that over 600 routes will be available.

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Due to the 'first-class' experience, tickets will definitely be pricey and a London to New York trip could set you back around £1,750.

Earlier this month American Airlines and Boom Supersonic announced an agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircrafts, with an option for an additional 40.

“Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers,” said Derek Kerr, American’s Chief Financial Officer. “We are excited about how Boom will shape the future of travel both for our company and our customers.”

After the Concorde stopped flying in 2003, The Overture hopes to elevate the fast-travel experience to another level.
Boom Supersonic

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“We are proud to share our vision of a more connected and sustainable world with American Airlines,” said Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom. “We believe Overture can help American deepen its competitive advantage on network, loyalty and overall airline preference through the paradigm-changing benefits of cutting travel times in half.”

Despite the launch date being 2026, the company aims to have its first passengers on board by 2029.

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Featured Image Credit: @boomsupersonic/Instagram

Topics: Travel, World News

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish has an MA in Multimedia Journalism and is passionate about delivering sarcastic/mildly amusing content. After studying business at undergrad, Anish realised that he’d much prefer getting paid to rant about a topic, rather than to find a solution to it. Apart from that, he loves the ‘Four F’s’, as he calls it - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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