HyperMach SonicStar

HyperStar is a proposed supersonic jet airliner designed by HyperMach[1] CEO Richard H. Lugg.[2] Lugg said, in a 2016 Altitudes Aviation interview and at a 2014 presentation at the Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi, that he plans to have the hypersonic transport airborne by June 2028.[2] The HyperStar is expected to reach speeds of up to Mach number 6.6 (3,431 mph (5,522 km/h))[2] and fly at an altitude of 80,000 feet (18,300 m).[3] Its propulsion is projected to be 30 percent more fuel efficient than the Rolls Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Engine which flew the Concorde.[3] Hypothetically, the HyperStar would fly three times faster than the speed of the Concorde.[2] It is planned to be powered by two engineered 157,700 thrust SonicBlue HYSCRAM (Hypersonic Superconducting Combustion Ram Accelerated Magnetohydrodynamic Drive [3]) hybrid hypersonic 6500-X series engines.[4] Sonic boom is expected to be eliminated over land, through electromagnetic drag reduction technology currently under development.[3]

HyperStar
Role Hypersonic Passenger transport
Manufacturer HyperMach Aerospace Industries
Designer HyperMach
Introduction 2028 (proposed)
Status development
Primary user Airline
Produced 80
Number built 0
Unit cost
$245M

The proposed HyperStar would carry 10 to 20[3] "luxury" passengers.[2]

See also

References
  1. http://hypermach.com/
  2. Jones 2011.
  3. Quick 2011.
  4. Moscrop 2011.

Bibliography
  • Jones, Bryony (June 21, 2011), "Race to be first with 'son of supersonic'", CNN, retrieved June 21, 2011.
  • Moscrop, Liz (June 21, 2011), "Paris 2 011: Hypersonic Hyperbole", Aviation International News, retrieved June 21, 2011.
  • Quick, Darren (June 20, 2011), "HyperMach unveils SonicStar supersonic business jet concept", Gizmag, retrieved June 21, 2011.
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