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New Delhi: Developed by Spanish aerospace designer Oscar Viñals—known for its bold and imaginative aviation concepts—the A-HyM is a product of his visionary approach to the future of flight. This hypersonic airliner is designed to transport 170 passengers at an altitude of 98,425 feet (30,000 meters)—almost twice as high as standard commercial aircraft.

According to Viñals, “This aircraft concept would allow its users not only to experience a unique flight at dizzying speeds in excellent conditions, but it would also allow them to ‘master’ time, because a trip, for example, from London to Los Angeles would only take an hour and a half, from boarding at Heathrow International Airport to disembarking at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).”

Major challenge for A-HyM:

It is important to note that it would not be easy to fly at hypersonic speeds. One of the biggest might be the extreme heat. The A-HyM would have to survive temperatures reaching 1,832°F (1,000°C) caused by the friction of air at high speeds.

To handle that, Viñals proposes using titanium and carbon fiber in the aircraft’s structure. These materials are lightweight and highly heat-resistant, making them ideal for enduring intense conditions at high altitudes.

But the A-HyM isn’t just built for speed—it’s also designed to fly quietly. It features a Sonic Boom Mitigation System that aims to minimize the loud noise typically produced when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier. If effective, this technology could make hypersonic flights over land possible—something currently restricted due to the disruptive impact of sonic booms on people on the ground.

Here are some of the key features:

  • The aircraft’s next-generation propulsion system is just as advanced.
  • It would run on hydrogen fuel, making it more eco-friendly than traditional jets.
  • Its combined-cycle engine would merge turbojet, ramjet, and oblique detonation engine (ODE) technologies.
  • This unique hybrid system would allow the plane to operate efficiently at a wide range of speeds—from takeoff to hypersonic cruise.
  • Instead of tiny windows, travelers would see the world through virtual panoramic displays
  • Virtual panoramic displays which could simulate real-time views from outside the aircraft.
  • These displays could also provide entertainment and information customized to the flight path.

Notably, the cabin designed by the company would be spacious and comfortable, tailored to handle the unique physical and sensory conditions of flying at extreme speed and altitude. With advanced in-flight entertainment systems, the passenger experience would feel closer to a futuristic luxury lounge than a conventional airliner.

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