Aerion's AS2 will fly between Mach 1.4 and 1.6, almost twice the speed of today's fastest commercial jets.
Aerion's new supersonic business jet —
Aerion's AS2 will fly between Mach 1.4 and 1.6, almost twice the speed of today's fastest commercial jets.
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The AS2's 30-foot-long cabin is forecast to seat up to 12 passengers in business-style comfort.
Comfy interior —
The AS2's 30-foot-long cabin is forecast to seat up to 12 passengers in business-style comfort.
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The AS2 will fly up to Mach 0.99, just under the speed of sound, when cruising over areas prohibiting supersonic speed.
Speed demons —
The AS2 will fly up to Mach 0.99, just under the speed of sound, when cruising over areas prohibiting supersonic speed.
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Aerion says the AS2's newly designed wings will reduce drag by 20%, allowing for lower fuel consumption and longer range. The projected price of the aircraft is more than $100 million.
Test flights planned for 2019 —
Aerion says the AS2's newly designed wings will reduce drag by 20%, allowing for lower fuel consumption and longer range. The projected price of the aircraft is more than $100 million.
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