Engineers are closing in on a long imagined goal in aviation, wings that can subtly change shape in midair instead of relying ...
The B-21 bomber pairs cutting edge tech with a throwback aircraft design. It is based on a visionary aircraft design that dates back to World War II. That aircraft, the YB-49, minimized drag but ...
By studying how grasshoppers glide and fold their wings, researchers are finding new ways to extend flight time for ...
Inside the oddly shaped cabin of the B-2 Spirit, there is an interesting arrangement. The flight deck has a bulbous shape and ...
The South Korean armed forces have showcased a stealthy-shaped flying wing drone in a huge military parade in Seoul today. A small uncrewed aircraft like this could offer the country a less detectable ...
Ask anyone what an airplane looks like and most will tell you a tube with wings. NASA researchers are trying to expand that image. They’re testing a design for a flying wing, called a blended wing ...
Here’s What You Need To Remember: A flying wing has a distinct advantage over a traditional plane. It experiences much less drag than a traditional propellor plane, enabling it to fly faster and save ...