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China's Yunxing Supersonic Jet Prototype Completes Test Flight at Mach 4, 3,069 mph, Reducing Ticket Prices to $64,000

Oct 30, 2024, 11:05 PM

A Chinese company, Space Transportation, has successfully conducted a test flight of its prototype commercial transport plane, the Yunxing, which is designed to travel at Mach 4, approximately 3,069 mph, effectively doubling the speed of the Concorde. This development is part of China's ambitions in supersonic travel, with a full-sized passenger version of the jet expected to be available by 2027. The introduction of this technology could significantly reduce the cost of space tourism, with potential ticket prices dropping from $450,000 to $64,000, making long-distance travel more accessible. The Yunxing represents a significant advancement in aviation technology and could revolutionize international travel, such as reducing flight times from Beijing to New York.