In a world where aircraft designers still swear by small windows as a sign of comfort, Otto Aviation has decided to take a completely different approach: the Otto Aviation Phantom 3500 is the first business jet without classic windows. Instead, there are high-resolution digital screens that show a panorama from cameras in real time - or whatever the passenger wants.
Why? Because windows don't fly well. Literally. They cause air resistance. Otto Aviation Phantom 3500 but it wants to float, to glide through the air like a brush across a canvas. No turbulence. No unnecessary holes. The result? 35 % less air resistance and what 50 % lower fuel consumption compared to the competition. Airplanethat really glides through the air!
Vision of the future (with two turbofan engines)
Underneath the elegant exterior, they operate without window interference two turbofan engines, which Phantom 3500 push to crossings at 50,000 feet (15,240 meters). That's higher than most passenger planes, which means less traffic, less weather, and better views. Although - you know, those view is now digitized. The aircraft has a planned range 5,790 km (3,600 miles) and cruising speed around 850 km/h.
The interior? Like sitting in Apple Store in the sky. The cabin is compact but technologically sophisticated – digital “windows” on the sides and ceiling, ambient lighting, body-hugging seats, and materials that would make even a Swiss yacht the envy of.
But what is truly a game changer in this aviation segment?
In addition to the digital windows, the Phantom 3500 also impresses with its weight – or rather, lightness. With its maximum take-off weight of only 8,600 kg is a true featherweight fighter among jet fighters. Construction made of composites (in collaboration with Leonardo), improved aerodynamics and laminar airflow allow this bird to move more quietly, more gracefully, and with less energy.
And one more thing: smaller engines, lower operating costs, smaller carbon footprintThe Phantom 3500 promises to make your private flying at least half-conscience-free – in a world where every private flight quickly turns into a Twitter scandal, that's more than welcome.
When will we fly?
Otto Aviation plans to basic design completed by October 2025, the first test flight has already early 2027If all goes according to plan, they will first delivered aircraft available by 2030In the test phase they will build four planes almost in production form to speed up certification – something that is not exactly common in this sector.
The Phantom 3500 will therefore compete in the super-midsize segment with names such as the Challenger 3500, Citation Longitude and Praetor 600 – with a philosophy entirely its own. Less noise, less weight, less fuel. More design, more height, more courage.
And if he succeeds, maybe in a few years we will all be looking through digital windows, not because we have to – but because we want to.
