A fuselage that seems sculpted by the wind. Not a single cabin window. And a clear objective: revolutionize private aviation. The Phantom 3500 is not a conventional plane And that shows from the first glance. Otto Aviation has been perfecting this design for years, first with Celera 500L as a test bank, and now with a model that wants to go further. On paper, what it proposes is not less: a plane capable of radically overcoming other comparable executive jets.
The technical key of the project is the laminar flow. Otto proposes an approach based on perfectly profiled surfaces, designed so that the air moves better. This aerodynamic optimization seeks to reduce resistance and improve flight efficiency. According to the company, one of its big objectives is to reduce fuel consumption significantly comparable Jets. In combination with sustainable fuels (SAF), Otto aspires to achieve a much lower carbon footprint.
No windows, but with digital views and very real ambitions
The operational figures that OTTO handles point high. The Phantom 3500 aspires to an autonomy of up to 6,482 km, an 51,000 feet cruise altitude (15,544 m) and a sustained consumption of 435 liters per hour. This places it, on paper, below models such as the Bombardier Challenger 350 or the Citation Latitude, whose average values of consumption are around 1,135 liters. Part of the advantage is in its large surface wing and optimized profile, which improves support and allows to operate from shorter clues than usual.
Inside, it also uncheck. The cabin completely dispenses with passenger windows. Instead, Otto implements a system called “Super Natural Vision”, based on high -definition screens that show the outside environment in real time. The objective is not only to offer an immersive experience, but also to gain structural efficiency: by eliminating openings, the fuselage is reinforced and the production is lowered. Now, not everyone will see this solution with good eyes: for many passengers, an essential part of the attractiveness of flying is to look out the window and enjoy the landscape. Replacing that experience with a projected image may not be equally stimulating.
The civil sphere is not the only one in which Otto wants to leave a mark. In previous materials, the company has suggested military applications, especially in logistics or deployment missions from remote tracks. He has also collaborated with the DARPA agency in several projects.
In parallel to technical development, the company works with FAA to obtain the certification of the plane. Paul Touw, CEO of Otto Aviation, recently declared Flightglobal that the first flight could occur in 2027, although the entry into service is not expected before 2030. To expedite the processes and contain the costs, Otto is integrating simulation tools developed by Galorath, which allow estimating technical and economic impacts before going to production.
However, as we point out above, the Phantom 3500 is not part of zero. It is the direct evolution of Celera 500L, a platform that served as a technological demonstrator. The design has been deeply reformulated, but the base principle remains intact: maximize efficiency without giving up real benefits. If you get your goals, Otto will not only put a new type of plane in the air. It could inaugurate a whole new category in executive aviation.
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