Star Wars-style aircraft could fly from New York to Sydney without stopping
It has space for five occupants.
By Dean Murray via SWNS
A new Star Wars-style aircraft could fly you from New York to Sydney without stopping.
The Ranger vertical takeoff plane claims to travel farther than any passenger airliner - and go from roof to roof.
Able to stay in the air for 22 hours, the craft would be able to clock up 11,000 miles (17,702km) in one trip.
The current longest flight in the world is the Singapore Airlines 9,527-mile (15,332km) non-stop journey from New York to Singapore.
San Francisco firm Aura Aerospace describe their vehicle concept as an ultra-long-range aircraft.
With room for five occupants, it also features a galley and toilet facilities.
The firm explains: "Within the now wide landscape of EVTOL aircraft concepts proposed, the Ultra-Long range segment is yet to be properly addressed – these design considerations have not been successfully applied in a way that can compete with existing passenger aircraft options today."
The Ranger has wings that unfold to 23 meters (75ft) to allow it to speed along at 510mph (820kmh), reaching a maximum altitude of 15,000ft.
Aura notes the craft uses sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power its twin turbofan engines.
They say: "Unlike purely electric aircraft, the Aura Ranger uses SAF-powered Jet engines to charge the VTOL batteries while in flight.
"This shift in battery requirements – we only need enough battery power to perform one takeoff or landing - is a paradigm shift for the flight reserves certification requirements expected to be required by regulators globally.
"Unlike purely electric aircraft – the Aura Ranger can recharge its batteries and extend its loiter time, as required; by flying within a holding pattern, in forward flight mode.
"With sustainable aviation fuels and other innovations, there can be a net positive carbon impact and potentially be even cleaner than relying solely on batteries as the power source."
Operational safety is supplied with full glide capability in case of engine failure. Traditional runways can also be used for takeoff and landing.
"The Aura Ranger is the perfect harmony of practical usability and sustainable design," Aura said.
Production details for The Ranger have not been announced.
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