The future is now for airplane technology. A new plane, Concorde Mark 2 will ascend almost vertically and cruise on the edge of space before slowing down upon nearing its destination. The planned airbus can reach London from New York in an hour. Patents for the model, which will travel four times the speed of sound, have been filed at with the U.S. Patent Office, The Telegraph reported.
Concorde Mark 2 will be the successor of another popular elite airline, Concorde. Passing by space could be the next trend in airlines. The new plane will race the skies at 2,500mph, but that's not all.
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Filed documents for Concorde Mark 2 describe an "ultra-rapid air vehicle" with a "method of aerial locomotion" technology.
The aircraft will peak at more than 100,000 feet and will have a limit of 20 passengers. It will be able to haul two to three tons of cargo for a distance of approximately 5,500 miles.
Engine
The riding experience in the conceptual aircraft is unimaginable. The plane will sport a rocket motor and conventional jets.
Design
The plane will be more triangular than traditional aircrafts and have with wider wings.
Market
The upcoming airliner will cater to business travelers. Within the day, VIPs can complete business transactions abroad and go back to their country, The Independent reported. The military may also benefit from the ultra-speed transport.
How was Concorde?
At first glance, the innovation sounds borderline impossible. However, those who have witnessed Concorde will testify that the company behind these planes is capable of stunning advancements.
Concorde was the first plane to travel faster than the speed of sound. It had the longest engine test in history before being allowed to fly with passenger aboard. Only elites were able to afford the flight, where vintage champagnes were served and gourmet dishes were presented on fancy Royal Doulton china.
