Questions tagged [blended-wing]
Is an airplane configuration where there is no clear distinction between the fuselage and the wing.
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Why are there no blended-wing passenger airplanes in operation?
Blended wings are more beneficial when it comes to fuel efficiency increase and noise reduction. However, no manufacturer has decided to produce these airplanes for major airline operation so far. ...
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What were the disadvantages of early prop driven blended-wing aircraft?
I've been researching the history of pre-jet aircraft and I've come across several famous, and not so famous, blended-wing aircraft. The idea seemed to show promise but never really caught on, even ...
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Why are there no cargo aircraft with "flying wing" design?
From that I have seen so far, the "flying wing" design (like the one of B-2 Spirit and Northrop YB-49) has superior performance but also a few notable problems that make it difficult to use for ...
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What are some disadvantages that come with a design like a B-2 spirit bomber?
Here is a B-2 Spirit:
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Many different things can get in the way with a design like a B-2. Although it has really good stealth and looks, does it have any disadvantages that come with ...
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How is a Flying-V more efficient than current fuselage-over-wing designs?
It's claimed the plane will use 20% less fuel than the Airbus A350-900 while carrying a similar number of passengers -- the Flying-V will seat 314, while the Airbus A350 seats between 300 and 350. The ...