April 20, 2024

Virgin Galactic unveils new supersonic aircraft design for space tourism

Virgin Galactic unveils new supersonic aircraft design for space tourism

Virgin Galactic has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to design and develop a new supersonic passenger aircraft for short trips on the fringes of space.

the creation of a commercial airplane with a delta wing that can travel at three times the speed of sound. Most of the time, it will cruise at an altitude of over 18 km, carrying up to 19 people on board.

The cabin is designed to ensure that every passenger receives first or business class service.One of the main conditions for the development of the project is the use of environmentally friendly fuel that will not pollute the environment.

Despite claims of a unique design, the model's appearance resembles the design of NASA's low-noise X-59 experimental aircraft.

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