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With its spin parachute tail stinger extending aft, Boeing's sub-scale X-48B BWB technology demonstrator shows off its clean semi-triangular shape. |
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Photo Number: | ED06-0198-06 |
Photo Date: | October 24, 2006 |
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Photo Description: |
With its spin parachute tail stinger extending aft, Boeing's sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its clean semi-triangular shape. |
Project Description: |
Boeing Phantom Works has partnered with NASA and the Air Force Research Laboratory to study the structural, aerodynamic and operational advantages of the 'Blended Wing Body' advanced aircraft concept, a cross between a conventional plane and a flying wing design. The Air Force has designated the prototype the X-48B based on its interest in the design's potential as a multi-role, long-range, high-capacity military transport aircraft. |
NASA Photo by: | Tony Landis |
Keywords: | X-48, X-48B, BWB, Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator, Boeing Phantom Works, Rogers Dry Lake |
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