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Spike Aerospace announced the progress on its flagship supersonic business jet, the Spike S-512 Diplomat, which it claims will reduce travel times by 50%.
The company claims that the S-512 will be able to fly from New York to Paris in under 4 hours without producing a disruptive sonic boom. It states that the jet is designed to provide safe, quiet and fuel-efficient supersonic travel, along with speed, comfort and privacy. Currently, the company is completing a study to refine S-512's aerodynamics, cabin configuration and low-boom performance. If the jet is to fly overland, it needs to meet noise requirements for overland supersonic flight. Doing so will provide more route access and reduce travel times.
"Our goal is to redefine long-distance travel for business and government leaders, offering the speed of supersonic with the comfort and discretion of a private jet," said Vik Kachoria, President andamp; CEO of Spike Aerospace. "The S-512 Diplomat is being engineered to connect cities like New York and Paris in under four hours, quietly and sustainably."
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For the next development phase, the company states it is engaging with experienced aerospace professionals, key industry partners and academic institutions to speed up certification planning and market readiness.