Boeing Sonic Cruiser Concept Framed Print

Sonic Cruiser: The Sonic Cruiser airliner double delta wing–canard configuration concept was Introduced by Boeing in early 2001. After extensive studies, conferring with airlines and reviewing passenger demands and opinions, a new-generation aircraft that flew higher and faster with long range was preferred.
Avoiding the overland sonic boom problem, the Sonic Cruiser would operate just under the speed of sound at a cruise speed of approximately Mach 0.95 (635 mph). This would reduce by one hour every 3,000 miles (4,828 km) traveled thus, reducing average travel time by 20%. Designed to be slightly smaller than the Boeing 777, the Sonic Cruiser would carry between 100 and 300 passengers, and suited for long range non-stop point-to-point routes. Unfortunately, the 9/11 2001 terrorist attack which altered the airline industry, and rising fuel costs terminated this concept.

I'm based in Southern California and hope you enjoy this array of aviation and spacecraft images. As an avid aviation photographer for over 30-years, I've been photographing all types of military, commercial and corporate aircraft, as well as launch vehicles and space subjects. Included, are many images from my two recently published aviation history books. All my photography is my original creative work and is not affiliated with any airline. My photography has been featured in corporate advertisements, book publishing, television productions and various aerospace-related publications including, Aerospace America, Air Force Magazine, Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine, Aviation History Magazine, Aviation Week & Space Technology and...