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The Future of Air Travel: Spike S-512. Fly Supersonic

A Boston-based aerospace company is hoping to fill the vacuum left by the demise of the Concorde with a new turbojet.

Thu Sep 11 2014
The Spike S-512 will reach international destinations faster than any jet on the market and break the sound barrier at 1,100 miles per hour (1,770 km/hr) or Mach 1.6 roughly halving conventional flight times. -AFP RELAX
The Spike S-512 will reach international destinations faster than any jet on the market and break the sound barrier at 1,100 miles per hour (1,770 km/hr) or Mach 1.6 roughly halving conventional flight times. -AFP RELAX

The Spike S-512 will reach international destinations faster than any jet on the market and break the sound barrier at 1,100 miles per hour (1,770 km/hr) or Mach 1.6 roughly halving conventional flight times. -AFP RELAX

Spike S-512 is a supersonic business jet that enable travellers to reach destinations in half the time it currently takes. Executives will be able to fly from NYC to London in 3-4 hours instead of 6-7 hours. -AFP RELAX

Spike S-512 is a supersonic business jet that enable travellers to reach destinations in half the time it currently takes. Executives will be able to fly from NYC to London in 3-4 hours instead of 6-7 hours. -AFP RELAX

One of the most interesting features of the S-512 would be virtual windows: cameras placed on the aircraft exterior will livestream outside images onto curved flatscreens inside the cabin. -AFP RELAX

One of the most interesting features of the S-512 would be virtual windows: cameras placed on the aircraft exterior will livestream outside images onto curved flatscreens inside the cabin. -AFP RELAX

The luxury aircraft is being pitched for business travelers. -AFP RELAX

The luxury aircraft is being pitched for business travelers. -AFP RELAX

The removal of windows would create a smooth fuselage, reducing aircraft weight as well as drag for improved efficiency. -AFP RELAX

The removal of windows would create a smooth fuselage, reducing aircraft weight as well as drag for improved efficiency. -AFP RELAX

Founded by a small group of passionate engineers interested in international travel, and opportunities to make that faster and more efficient. -AFP RELAX

Founded by a small group of passionate engineers interested in international travel, and opportunities to make that faster and more efficient. -AFP RELAX

Cameras surrounding the entire aircraft will construct breathtaking panoramic views displayed on the cabin screens. -AFP RELAX

Cameras surrounding the entire aircraft will construct breathtaking panoramic views displayed on the cabin screens. -AFP RELAX

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