Boeing first tested the model of the aircraft X-48C

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Boeing first tested the model of the aircraft X-48C

The American aircraft manufacturing concern Boeing, together with NASA experts, conducted the first flight tests of an unmanned model of a promising X-48C aircraft created under the "mixed wing" scheme (Blended Wing Body, a type of flying-wing layout). According to Lenta.ru, the first flight of the device took place on 7 in August 2012 of the year at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California; it lasted nine minutes.

The X-48C project is a continuation of the X-48B project, which in turn is based on the lessons learned from the X-48A program closed in the 2001 year. The new device differs from the previous version in the absence of rudders on the wing tips, two elevons and two (instead of three) turbojet engines. The length of the device is 6,4 meters, and weight - 226,8 kilogram. The X-48C is currently a 8,5 scale model based on the size of a prospective aircraft.

X-48C can reach speeds up to 225,3 kilometers per hour and fly at altitudes of up to three thousand meters. A promising manned aircraft based on the X-48C will receive a wingspan of 73,2 meters. Boeing expects to create a new aircraft in the next 15-20 years. In addition to NASA, experts from the British company Cranfield Aerospace and engineers from the US Air Force Research Laboratory participate in the project.

The device of the Boeing concern is designed according to the “mixed wing” scheme, in which the fuselage is clearly expressed and, due to smooth inrush, turns into triangular wings in the plan. This is in contrast to the "flying wing" scheme, in which the fuselage is reduced, and its role is played by the wing itself, carrying all the aggregates, loads and crew. According to Boeing’s calculations, the “mixed wing” scheme will make it possible to create an aircraft that is easy to fly, load-lifting and economical in terms of fuel consumption.

In addition, thanks to the use of the "mixed wing" scheme, Boeing expects to create an aircraft that is environmentally friendly due to less fuel consumption with a minimum level of noise. To perform exactly what tasks will be used promising aircraft is still unknown. According to Boeing, he may be interested in the military in the role of tanker and transport worker.







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  1. Svistoplyaskov
    +2
    10 August 2012 11: 10
    I wonder how Boeing will answer Airbus?
    1. r0d0vest
      +2
      10 August 2012 11: 41
      here is not only Boeing, but also NASA, another question is who is more important)
      The project is still futuristic and experimental, judging from Google, the airbase has so far nothing to imagine in terms of drones.

      The device is similar to a stingray with a sting.
  2. 0
    10 August 2012 11: 19
    From the previous version, the new device is distinguished by the absence of rudders at the wingtips, two elevons and two (instead of three) turbojet engines.
    beckoning something with eyes. I see in the pictures three cylinder / presumably engine
    1. cvx
      cvx
      0
      10 August 2012 11: 54
      Apparently these are photographs of flights of the previous X-48V series. Because wingtips and rudders are.
  3. Pravdoruba
    -2
    10 August 2012 11: 22
    Some bad crap. Recently I saw an aircraft model in the store and it’s better.
    1. Specialist-
      0
      10 August 2012 14: 34
      Quote: Pravdorub
      Some kind of crap

      The main thing is what’s inside, not what’s outside. Although there is nothing special there.
      Ordinary computer. Today I saw - UAVs are already testing cars, and very successfully. In the midst of the city. Rides calmly. Traffic lights, pedestrians, marking - all by itself. And does not break the rules.
      That's what people can do - when they stop looting and stealing budget money. They can create and create.
      And so far we can only grab and fill our pockets and .... for all and all.
      1. +1
        10 August 2012 15: 14
        Quote: Specialist -
        The main thing is what’s inside, not what’s outside.

        Well, no, perhaps beauty is also important, appearance is not the last thing, but this thing is obviously ugly, but it seems that it’s economical, in the USSR there were probably similar developments too late or for PAK YES they will try on
  4. GG2012
    +1
    10 August 2012 11: 40
    And what kind of "skewer" is behind him ?!
    Probably next to the landfill there is an Armenian kebab house "Boeing Lyulya - Kyabab" ...
    1. 0
      10 August 2012 12: 04
      And in front two skewers.
      It seems not so simple with this plane.
      I would assume that with these "skewers" he creates a plasma envelope around the plane - either for "lubrication", or for invisibility from radars.
      Once upon a time, Russian aircraft manufacturers boasted that they were working on this technology.
      1. Windbreak
        +2
        10 August 2012 12: 17
        Well, two front air pressure receivers
  5. +1
    10 August 2012 13: 37
    X-48C

    http://youtu.be/bmaf7sWQ6eY
  6. upasika1918
    +1
    10 August 2012 18: 17
    The Americans successfully implement the achievements of Comrade Roberto Bartini. What we have is not stored. And then we catch up tightly.

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