This supersonic jet can fly from New York to London and back at 1,300 mph
Published on Dec 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 16, 2023 at 10:40 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This is the Overture jet, a long-haul aircraft with outstanding performance figures.
The supersonic jet is made by a company called ‘Boom’, and you can tell they’ve got a thing for emphatic names because the engine that powers it is called ‘Symphony’.
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So what’s so special about the Symphony engine in the Boom Overture jet?
The main feature of the engine is the performance-to-emission ratio.
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The jet is capable of flying at Mach 1.7 and it has a range of 4,250 nautical miles.
This means it can theoretically fly from New York City to Europe and back on a tank.
For the record, Mach 1.7 means it has a speed of 1,300 mph.
And yet, despite these amazing performance figures, it is as ‘green’ as jets can get.
Boom says the Overture jet is, on average, 80 percent more efficient than your average airliner.
Flying has always been faster than driving.
And it has now become less energy intensive as well.
The goal is to combine efficiency, speed and comfort.
It’s super fast and super green, and the Overture jet is also super slick.
Supersonic jet interior
It is spacious, stylish and comfortable – even in Economy.
Boom is planning to make two different versions with 65 and 88 seats (not including crew) respectively.
According to the company, the jet can cover up to 500 different routes.
The plan is to build at least 1,000 aircraft in total.
Speaking of which, the Boom Overture is being designed as we speak, with production expected in 2024.
The first flight is scheduled for 2027.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
