China develops supersonic jet that promises flight from London to New York in less than 2 hours (X @CNSpaceflight)
China is developing a supersonic jet that promises to surpass the U.S. “Son of Concorde“, offering trips between London and New York in under two hours.
The Space Transportation company, based in Beijing, recently achieved a speed of 4998 km/h and altitudes over 65,600 feet during tests.
Using detonation combustion technology, which eliminates traditional compressors and turbines, the Jindouyun engine reduces weight and costs, showing great commercial potential for high-speed flights at altitudes near space.
China develops supersonic jet that promises flight from London to New York in less than 2 hours (X @CNSpaceflight)
The company is making rapid progress in developing the Yunxing passenger aircraft, with a planned launch for 2027. The project includes vertical takeoff and landing, and recent tests have validated the stability and reliability of the engine’s main systems. This milestone brings the prototype closer to becoming a functional product, strengthening China’s ambitions in the supersonic aviation sector.
Meanwhile, Boom Technology from the United States continues testing the XB-1, a jet nicknamed “Son of Concorde“. The aircraft recently reached Mach 0.87 (1073 km/h) and altitudes of up to 27,716 feet, promising to reduce the flight time between London and New York to 3.5 hours.
The competition between the two countries signals a new era of innovation in supersonic transport.
Source: The Sun | Photo: X @CNSpaceflight | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
