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Flight testing of a one third scale prototype will likely begin next year. Given they haven't even started manufacturing the full scale prototype it seems unlik
by barbegal 6y ago
Flight testing of a one third scale prototype will likely begin next year. Given they haven't even started manufacturing the full scale prototype it seems unlikely that they can get into service in 7 years. To give a recent example the A400M took 7 years from the start of the prototype build in 2007 to entering service in 2014.
- jeswin 6y agoAnd besides, we're talking about a supersonic aircraft with no prior platform to build this out of. Given the safety profile that will need to be proven, the schedule can't be taken seriously. It's harder than making a rocket.