Natilus releases new version of “Flying Wing” Horizon Evo, aiming to simplify certification for launch in the 2030s
American companiesStolenis a passenger aircraft that uses a “flying wing” configuration.Horizon Evoannounced new specifications forFAAThe company announced that it will strengthen its certification strategy and plans for integration into commercial fleets in the early 2030s.
This aircraft has an integrated fuselage and main wing.blended wing body(BWB) concept and has undergone a major redesign. The biggest change is2-story structureThe upper deck is for passengers and the lower deck is for cargo.
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Two-story design accelerates certification
The company said the redesign was done in consultation with the FAA and airlines. The two-story configuration increases the number of emergency exits, simplifies the certification process, and improves the existing number of exits at the airport.Boarding bridges and ground support equipmentmaintains compatibility with.
The conventional plan had a limited number of windows, but the new designenlarged windowandOverhead luggage storage shelfwill be placed on the upper deck, providing a passenger experience similar to that of current commercial aircraft.
Expected number of seats, cruising distance, and performance
Horizon Evo is expected to operate with the following cabin configurations.
- 150 people in 3 classes
- 200 people in 2 classes
- Up to 250 people in a single class
On the lower deck12 LD3-45 containersThe aircraft is expected to be installed on board, increasing logistics flexibility in commercial operations.
In terms of performance,Cruising speed Mach 0.78 or higher、Cruising range approximately 6,500kmis expected.
Engine and materials
Horizon Evo will be equipped with two engines. Natilus is my first time.Pratt & Whitney PW1500GorCFM LEAPHe mentioned the possibility of adopting a turbofan engine. On the aircraftcarbon fiber compositewill be used extensively to reduce weight and improve structural efficiency.
Possibility of reducing operating costs
According to the company, the BWB configurationReduce fuel consumption by up to 30%death,Reduce operating costs by up to 50%There is a possibility that it can be done. Natilus also offersMore than 570 preliminary orders receivedThe total amount is approximately24 billion dollarsIt is expected to reach .
Inauguration period
Horizon Evo is subject to the progress of the certification process and the status of formal contracts with airlines.Commercial launch in the early 2030sThe goal is to
With this redesign, Natilus aims to balance structural innovation with regulatory requirements, positioning the Horizon Evo as a highly efficient alternative for medium-haul routes.
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