Russia approves design of new supersonic passenger aircraft
Russia has confirmed the exterior design of its future supersonic passenger aircraft, which will feature a sharp, straight nose and will not include traditional front windows. According to expert Andrey Popov from GosNIIAS, the cockpit will operate using specialized monitors and sensors instead of direct visual contact. The aircraft's body has been aerodynamically optimized, and while the nose will not dip like that of the Tu-144 or Concorde, side windows will remain for pilots to monitor ground movement. Some technologies have already been developed and tested on special stands, with practical trials conducted on a flying demonstrator based on the Yak-40 aircraft.
The exterior design of a future supersonic passenger aircraft has been approved in Russia. The new liner will feature a sharp, straight nose section and will not be equipped with traditional windshields. Ixbt.com reports on this.
According to GosNIIAS specialist Andrey Popov, flight control will be conducted using special monitors and sensors rather than through direct vision from the cockpit.
The aircraft fuselage is designed with a significantly improved aerodynamic shape. Its nose section will not droop down like those of the "Tu-144" or "Concorde" models.
Nevertheless, side windows will be retained for pilots to monitor ground movement. Standard windows are planned for passengers.
According to the institute, some of the technologies have already been created and tested on special stands. Additionally, these systems have been practically tested on a flight demonstrator based on the "Yak-40" aircraft.
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