The first test flight of a revolutionary hypersonic jet, which could travel from London to Delhi or New York in under an hour, is scheduled for 2025, signalling a significant advancement in high-speed aviation. According to sources, the Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine (VDR2), developed by Venus Aerospace, will enable the jet to travel at up to Mach 6 (3,600 mph), or six times the speed of sound.
This hypersonic test flight is scheduled for next year, with Venus Aerospace and aerospace manufacturer Velontra working together to create a new "high-speed flight economy." Conventional jet engines will be used for takeoff, and at higher altitudes, rocket propulsion will be used. The passengers will be treated to breathtaking vistas of the dark expanse of space overhead and the curve of Earth, all without actually touching the edge of space.
Companies like Sierra Space, Hermeus, and China's Space Transportation are trying to construct planes that can exceed Mach 6, and the competition to produce hypersonic vehicles is heating up globally.
With their unmatched speed and dramatic reduction in flight duration, these developments have the potential to completely transform air travel. Nonetheless, there are still many difficulties for developers to overcome, such as controlling sonic booms and guaranteeing passenger safety.
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