Cuantianhou Supersonic Passenger Jet

Move over Boom Supersonic—China has entered the chat. Say hello to the Cuantianhou which literally means “Sky-Leaping Monkey,” because nothing says speed quite like a primate in turbo mode. Developed by Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology Co., Ltd., this next-gen supersonic aircraft promises to shrink the world in ways your budget airline could only dream of.

Cuantianhou Supersonic Passenger Jet

This beast of the skies is no small fry, despite its relatively compact 7-meter length and weighing just 1.5 tons. Packing a dual-engine system and cruising at Mach 4 (that’s 4,900 km/h —3,045 mph or 2,646 knots—for those keeping scores), the Cuantianshihou is built to zip around the globe in just three hours. Imagine sipping tea in Chengdu, scarfing down lunch in Paris, and still making it home for dinner—all before your Netflix password expires on a transatlantic flight.

What powers this speedy simian? The Jindouyun engine, the Jindou-400S engine, is lighter, more efficient, and just as fiery as the drama in a soap opera. Jindouyun translates to somersault cloud, a mythical cloud that the folklore Monkey King rides to get to places. The engine is paired with a rotating detonation combustion engine, a propulsion system so advanced it makes traditional jet engines look like hand-crank bicycles. Oh, and did we mention the flames travel at 7,000 km/h (5,350 mph)? Hot stuff, literally.

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While Boom Supersonic chases its Overture dreams, the Cuantianhou is setting its sights on a 2026 maiden flight, with its big brother, the Dasheng (Great Sage), expected to debut in 2030. These aren’t just planes; they’re statements. The goal? To rule the high-speed skies and redefine global travel.

Sure, we’re not entirely sure how your in-flight meal will survive Mach 4 turbulence, but who cares when you’ll be at your destination in the blink of an eye? Buckle up, aviation enthusiasts—this monkey isn’t monkeying around.

Cuantianhou Supersonic Passenger Jet

Images: Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology Co., Ltd. [CH].