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X-48B Blended Wing Body

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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News Release, 08-21
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.
 
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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