Blended Wing Body - Next Generation Large Aircraft

Abstract

In partnership with Defense Innovation Unit, allies, industry stakeholders, and private investors, Next-Gen Large Aircraft targets over a 30% increase in aerodynamic efficiency over traditional tube-and-wing large aircraft (given same engines). For military applications, initial analysis shows increases in combat capability greater than the percent increase in fuel efficiency for both aerial refueling and cargo aircraft productivity (e.g. 30% increase in fuel efficiency can equal 60% or more increased aerial refueling fuel offload at range). Project goals include designing an aircraft that can cost-effectively scale up and down to enable acquisition by a broader community of government and industry stakeholders. Overall effort intends to manufacture a prototype large-scale aircraft for certification and testing. This project works in coordination with DOD's Chief Sustainability Officer and the Air Force Operational Energy office.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
1f486b8c7745dfc5693d3b45845aa970

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.

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