Air and space vehicle manufacturer Virgin Galactic has unveiled the triangular design of its high-speed commercial aircraft Mach 3, which will feature an engine developed by Rolls-Royce Holdings.
The Mach 3 aircraft would have capacity for nine to 19 passengers, who would be flown at an altitude above 60,000 feet (18,300 metres) ? the maximum cruise altitude of Concorde, which had an average cruise speed of Mach 2.
It would have delta wings ? the triangle-shaped wings used on the Concorde and a number of other supersonic aircrafts.
The vehicle would also be designed to accommodate "custom" cabin interior layouts to offer flyers Business or First Class-style seating arrangements, as well as service for passengers on long-distance commercial flights.
The unveiling of the aircraft design was announced alongside the news that Virgin Galactic has partnered with aviation power system manufacturer Rolls-Royce Holdings to develop the engine propulsion technology for the Mach 3.
Rolls-Royce Holdings, which stands apart from luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce Motors, was responsible for developing the Olympus 593 turbojet engine that powered the supersonic commercial Concorde aircraft.
The Mach 3 has been designed to be powered by innovative sustainable aviation fuel in a bid to make it less damaging to the environment.

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