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Wind over its wing: NASA's X-66 model tests airflow
NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project recently concluded wind tunnel tests of its X-66 semi-span model in ...
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A Guide To 3D Printing Model Aircraft Wings
The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be selected based on the intended flight envelope. If you’re moving beyond foam ...
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A bird's-eye view to the future of design
In the field of aeronautical engineering, NPU’s research is being applied to cutting-edge designs for new-concept flight vehicles, including a blended-wing wide-body aircraft and the combined ...
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Passenger plane with entirely new 'blended wing' shape aims to hit the skies by 2030
A new type of passenger plane will adopt a design that blends wings into the aircraft's body, which its creators say will cut fuel consumption by 50% and reduce noise. LAS VEGAS — A novel ...
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Pratt & Whitney invests $285M to expand turbine airfoil manufacturing plant in North Carolina
With this investment, the facility will now offer an expanded production capacity to meet growing customer demand.