London–Sydney Flights on the Horizon — Twice as Fast as Concorde

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ESA’s INVICTUS aims to test reusable hypersonic technology, not launch passenger flights, with a target demonstration by 2031.

The Aircraft Is Called INVICTUS

It Is Designed to Reach Mach 5

London to Sydney Could Take Around Three Hours

It Will Not Initially Carry Passengers

It Would Take Off From a Runway

Pre-Cooling Technology Is the Key

Extreme Heat Remains a Major Barrier

Two British Sites Could Host Testing

The Target Flight Date Is Early 2031

Commercial Flights Remain Much Further Away

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A European project is developing an experimental aircraft designed to fly at Mach 5—more than twice Concorde’s cruising speed. At that velocity, future technology based on the aircraft could theoretically reduce a London–Sydney journey from around 20 hours to approximately three.

However, no Mach 5 passenger service has been announced. The programme, called INVICTUS, is building a reusable hypersonic research platform intended to test propulsion, materials and control systems near the edge of space.

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