“I think there is a particular opportunity for a supersonic vertical take off and landing electric jet.”
Elon Musk
Supersonic Swan is an autonomous electric plane concept with operational ceiling 60 000 ft
Can carry up to 32 passengers in two removable capsules
Independent ballistic recovery parachute system for both capsules and aircraft
Panoramic roof windows in the interior
Capable of vertical take off and landing & speeds up to Mach 1.5
Vectorable nozzle for VTOL
Vectorable nozzle for forward flight
Batteries & propulsion system
