The Boeing X-48C research aircraft flew for the 30th and final time April 9, 2013, marking the successful completion of an eight-month flight-test program to explore and further validate the aerodynamic characteristics of the Blended Wing Body design concept. The airplane is shown here during its 22nd flight on Feb. 28, 2013. Read the full story here. |
Two 89-pound-thrust turbojet engines housed in larger nacelles are one of the major modifications in the “C” version of the research aircraft. (Photo: NASA / Carla Thomas) |
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