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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.
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X-48B Blended Wing Body Photo Collection Contact Sheet |
News Release, 08-21
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ED08-0092-13 |
April 4, 2008 |
Making a nice landing, the X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft team ends another successful Block 2 flight. |
ED08-0092-03 |
April 4, 2008 |
The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image. |
ED08-0092-02 |
April 4, 2008 |
The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image. |
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ED07-0192-09 |
August 14, 2007 |
The unique X-48B Blended Wing Body subscale demonstrator banks over desert scrub at Edwards AFB during the aircraft's fifth test flight Aug. 14, 2007. |
ED07-0192-08 |
August 14, 2007 |
The chocolate-colored expanse of Rogers Dry Lake frames the sleek lines of the Boeing / NASA X-48B subscale demonstrator during a test flight at Edwards AFB. |
ED07-0192-06 |
August 14, 2007 |
Boeing's sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft flies over the edge of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base during its fifth flight on Aug. 14, 2007. |
ED07-0164-04 |
July 20, 2007 |
The unique manta-ray shaped planform of the Blended Wing Body X-48B is evidenced as the subscale demonstrator soars over Edwards AFB on its first test flight. |
ED07-0164-05 |
July 20, 2007 |
A pristine blue sky backdrops the X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft during the aircraft's first flight July 20, 2007, from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center. |
ED07-0164-1 |
July 20, 2007 |
X-48B blended wing body aircraft during first flight on July 20, 2007. |
ED06-0198-06 |
October 24, 2006 |
With its spin parachute tail stinger extending aft, Boeing's sub-scale X-48B BWB technology demonstrator shows off its clean semi-triangular shape. |
ED06-0198-37 |
October 24, 2006 |
This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual engine placement and supercritical airfoil. |
ED06-0198-50 |
October 24, 2006 |
Boeing's sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines on the vast expanse of Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA Dryden. |
ED06-0198-62 |
October 24, 2006 |
Boeing's colorful X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique triangular lines while parked on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA Dryden. |
ED06-0198-72 |
October 24, 2006 |
This rear-quarter view shows off the unique lines of Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA Dryden. |
ED06-0201-1 |
October 24, 2006 |
Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA DFRC. |
ED06-0201-2 |
October 24, 2006 |
Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA DFRC. |
ED06-0070-1 |
May 2006 |
Technicians inspect the sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body concept demonstrator in the full-scale wind tunnel at NASA's Langley Research Center. |
ED06-0070-2 |
May 2006 |
The triangular planform of the sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body prototype is evident as it awaits testing in the full-scale wind tunnel at NASA Langley. |
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