The Aerion SBJ is a concept for a supersonic business jet, designed by Aerion Corporation. If produced, it would allow practical non-stop travel from Europe to North America and back within one business day. The target price is $80 million (in 2007 dollars), with development costs ranging from $1.2 to $1.4 billion. Entry into service is expected to be 2014. It has a planform which is similar in wing and tail shape and arrangement to the F-104 Starfighter.
General Specifications:
Crew: 2
Capacity: 8-12 passengers
Length: 135.6 ft (41.33 m)
Wingspan: 64.2 ft (19.57 m)
Height: 21.2 ft (6.46 m)
Wing area: 1,200 ft2 (111.5 m2)
Empty weight: lb (kg)
Max takeoff weight: 90,000 lb (40,823 kg)
Powerplant: 2x Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 turbofans, 19,600 lbf (87.19 kN) each
Maximum speed: 1,186 mph (1,909 km/h)
Cruise speed: 1,112 mph (1,790 km/h)