Barcelona-based designer Oscar Vinals has developed a concept for a new supersonic plane that could potentially revolutionize air travel. The futuristic aircraft, named Sky OV, resembles something out of a sci-fi movie and is touted as the next generation of commercial travel. The key feature of the plane is its bladeless turbojet engines, which represent the future evolution of airplane engines, according to Vinals.
The Sky OV is designed to accommodate up to 300 passengers in luxurious and comfortable conditions. It offers a multi-configuration space with various amenities and luxury devices. The aircraft is capable of reaching a top speed of Mach 1.5, equivalent to around 1,150mph, allowing it to cover long distances efficiently with minimal hydrogen fuel consumption and zero emissions.
Vinals has shared images of what these planes might look like on Instagram, expressing his belief that the next generation of commercial airplanes will be significantly more advanced than current aircraft. He envisions a future where aircraft fuselages, engines, power sources, and other aviation systems that currently seem like science fiction will become a reality.
According to Vinals’ website, the engines of these future airplanes will be lighter, quieter, and more efficient. The flying experience would be completely transformed, offering more space, special amenities, and various luxuries. The designer’s research focuses on developing these enabling technologies and applying them to future flight concepts, resulting in incredible innovations.
Previously, Vinals had conceptualized a plane called the Hyper Sting, which could transport passengers from New York City to London in just 80 minutes. The Hyper Sting would be twice the size and twice as fast as the Concorde, the world’s last commercial supersonic jet.
The concept of the Sky OV and other innovative aircraft designs by Vinals holds the potential to reshape the future of air travel, providing faster, more luxurious, and environmentally friendly options for passengers worldwide.
