The Supersonic NLF Concept
Aerion’s straight-wing, natural laminar flow design, coupled with proven engines from Pratt & Whitney, enable sustained and efficient supersonic cruise up to 1.6 Mach. Aerion’s natural laminar flow wing reduces total airframe drag by up to 20 percent versus previous delta wing technology.
That reduction creates a virtuous circle, allowing the Aerion jet to cruise on less power, requiring less fuel and therefore lower overall weight.
The NLF wing enables fuel efficient subsonic cruise speeds between .95 and .99 Mach, and allows for boomless cruise up to Mach 1.1.
a straight-wing, natural laminar flow design provides benefits at the low and slow end of the speed envelope, as well. Approach and landing speeds will mirror those of today’s larger business jets, allowing routine access to runways of no more than 6,000 feet.