An aviation company in Switzerland has come up with an eye-catching and environmentally friendly innovation. This aircraft is the world’s first hydrogen-powered luxury VTOL (vertical take-off) aircraft. SiriusJet. This aircraft, which is a marvel of technology, can travel 1850 km with a full fuel tank and does this with a fuel cost of only 500 dollars. And silently. So how is this possible? Here are the details…
SiriusJet, the world’s first hydrogen-powered plane, only makes as much noise as a dishwasher
This hydrogen-powered aircraft produces 90 percent less noise than helicopters and makes as little noise as a dishwasher at a distance of 100 meters. In this way, it can fly even close to communities without disturbing anyone. SiriusJet’s propulsion system is also quite innovative. It is equipped with a full 28-channel system, which greatly reduces noise emissions.
20 fans placed along the wings and 8 fans in the nose of the aircraft are powered by separate electric motors. Thanks to this engineering marvel, the plane can travel both environmentally friendly and silently. SiriusJet has vertical takeoff and landing capability. Thanks to the direct and point-to-point flight experience, passengers can land wherever they want.
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Additionally, the aircraft can reach an altitude of 30 thousand feet and reach a cruising speed of 520 km/h. In other words, it takes off and lands like a helicopter and goes as fast as a plane. So how safe is the plane? SiriusJet is also very assertive in this regard. The body parachute system is automatically activated in case of a possible emergency and ensures almost complete safety. This system makes even passengers who are reluctant to fly feel comfortable and safe.
Sirius plans to launch two new zero-emission aircraft models, the Sirius Business Jet and Sirius Millennium Jet, in 2025. Sirius Business Jet will have a capacity of three passengers and will cater to private jet needs. Sirius Millennium Jet will be designed for commercial flights with a capacity of five passengers and a range of 1000 km.
These environmentally friendly, quiet and state-of-the-art aircraft seem to usher in a new era in aviation in the future. What are you thinking? You can write your opinions in the comments section below…