A new hypersonic aircraft concept has come to light that would make the world a much smaller place if it were to become reality. The Antipode would be able to travel between continents in a matter of minutes at speeds up to Mach 24, said its creator, Canadian engineer and inventor Charles Bombardier (who is also the grandson of the founder of Bombardier Inc., a name that is synonymous with aviation). Antipode is one of several conceptual vehicles created by Bombardier through his non-profit organization Imaginactive.
New Hypersonic Aircraft Concept Surfaces
Key Takeaways:
- The Antipode is a conceptual hypersonic aircraft by Charles Bombardier, designed to travel at speeds up to Mach 24, making intercontinental journeys possible in minutes.
- It features an innovative propulsion system combining reusable rocket boosters for takeoff with a supersonic combustion ramjet engine for cruise.
- The concept addresses the sonic boom issue by incorporating "long penetration mode (LPM)," which reduces related heating, shockwaves, and noise.
- While its commercial viability is slim due to high costs, it's envisioned for high-crisis government transport, with its underlying technologies potentially leading to future aerospace developments.
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