We may fly in a Jet which would fly 5 time higher than the speed of sound

New Technology

Written by Pankaj Bengani

Friday, 15 February 2008

Media Desk

Code named A2 and designed by Reaction Engines based in Oxfordshire

In 25 years from now, a passenger from London may catch taxi in Sidney, Australia just after 4 hours of flight. Engineers unveiled plans for jet which could fly from Europe to Australia in less than five hours.

Code named A2 and designed by Reaction Engines based in Oxfordshire, England, could carry 300 passengers at a speed of 6400 KM per hour which is 5 time higher than the speed of sound.

The project is backed by European Space Agency. The plane which is 169 Ft. long would be about twice the size of current biggest aircraft, and would fly 20000 KM non stop. There would not be any provision of window in the plane as it may create problem with heat produced at high speeds. Instead designers may put flat screen televisions where the windows would be, giving the impression of seeing outside.

The Plane will be cost effective too. The fares would be comparable with current tickets on standard flights.