High-aspect-ratio wings push conventional tube-and-wing aircraft to record-high aerodynamic performance levels, and blended wing body concepts rethink the entire airframe as a lifting surface.

Delta wing configurations have long attracted interest due to their distinctive triangular planform and the complex vortex systems that develop along their leading edges. These aerodynamic features ...

ATLANTA — Rocketail announced it will be making its two side wings, attached to improve a trailer’s aerodynamic flow, flexible upon contact. Bren Marshell, vice president of sales for Rocketail, said ...

In order to enhance aircraft efficiency designers are increasingly utilizing lightweight, high aspect ratio wing designs. This is because lower weight means less energy is required to keep the ...

The objective of the European Cleansky project is to develop new technologies for future aircraft enabling a 20- 30% fuel burn reduction and related CO2 emissions and a similar reduction in noise ...

Born from General Dynamics’ SCAMP effort, the F-16XL transformed the Falcon with a cranked-arrow delta wing, added fuel, and up to 27 weapon stations—aimed at deep-strike parity with the F-111.