SE Aeronautics recently unveiled the SE200, their newest widebody airliner concept that boasts a 100% monocoque molded chassis. This innovative aircraft design lowers fuel consumption by 70% and CO2 emissions by 80% as measured by per seat kilometer. How so? Its light-tri wing configuration vastly improves lift over drag, resulting in short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities and extremely long flights. Read more for a video and additional information.
The main body is all composite, molded in one tough, safer piece, complete with super thin, long wings as well as complete streamlining from the nose to the tail. This new design is also expected to double the lifespan of an aircraft, while still reducing overall block hour cost by half when compared to other aircraft its size. For added safety, fuel is not stored in the wings, but rather self sealing bladders on top of the fuselage. In case of emergency landing over water, the aircraft floats.
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This aircraft will be the most practical, profitable and permanent solution to the grossly under-performing airliner technology of today. Our manufacturing efficiency will allow us to produce our aircraft in significantly less time than the current traditional method. But the jewel in the crown is really our ability to get that fuel consumption rate down by 70%. We are going to revolutionize the industry,” said Tyler Mathews, CEO, SE Aeronautics.
