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DARPA's new high-speed, blended-wing VTOL X-plane

Posted by ArielTechGeek 42 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Aurora Flight Sciences has revealed its latest concept for a low-drag, fan-in-blended-wing body design for DARPA's Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program aimed at producing a high-speed VTOL aircraft for Special Forces missions.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Aircraft, Boeing, DARPA, VTOL, Concept Aircraft

Bombardier moves to second prototype of its blended-wing Ecojet

Posted by ArielTechGeek 399 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Bombardier says it's stepping up prototype testing on its blended-wing Ecojet project, aiming to use its lift-generating fuselage, low-drag wingspan and propulsion advances to heavily reduce fuel burn and cut emissions in half.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Bombardier, Jets, blended wing

JetZero aims to put ultra-efficient blended-wing jet in service by 2030

Posted by ArielTechGeek 427 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

California startup JetZero says it's working with the USAF, NASA and the FAA to get a blended-wing body jet airliner into service by 2030, promising to use an astonishing 50% less fuel, and providing a perfect platform for clean hydrogen airliners.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: blended wing, Concept Aircraft, Hydrogen Aviation, Climate Solutions: Aviation