A hypersonic jet, desianed to fly from London to Texas in only two hours, is set for its first test flight in 2025. Developed by Venus Aerospace and Velondra, this iet could change the future of travel with its incredible speed.
The jet, named Venus Stargazer M4, is equipped with a cutting-edge rocket engine that allows it to fly at hypersonic speeds and reach high altitudes. lf the upcoming test flight is successful, this aircraft could transform how fast we travel across the world.
The Stargazer M4 can reach speeds of up to 5,795 kilometers per hour. With this speed, not only would it cut travel time between Texas and London to just two hours. but people could also travel from Delhi to Rome in the same amount of time.
Venus Aerospace and Velondra are not the only companies aiming to make hypersonic passenger jets a reality. Several other companies are working on similar projects, with new designs and prototypes emerging.
One among these project is the 'Son of Concorde' known as 'XB-1'. This plane completed its third test flight in September, just weeks after its second trial. During the latest flight, the XB-1 reached a speed of 429 kms per hour at an altitude of 15,000 feet. The flight lasted 32 minutes. However, it will need nine more test flights before reaching supersonic speeds.
lf all these projects are successful, the future of air travel will look very different, allowing people to reach far-off destinations in a fraction of the time.
