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Design of the Blended Wing Body Subsonic Transport

2004; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Volume: 41; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2514/1.9084

ISSN

1533-3868

Autores

R. H. Liebeck,

Tópico(s)

Rocket and propulsion systems research

Resumo

The Boeing Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) airplane concept represents a potential breakthrough in subsonic transport efficiency. Work began on this concept via a study to demonstrate feasibility and begin development of this new class of airplane. In this initial study, 800-passenger BWB and conventional configuration airplanes were sized and compared for a 7000-n mile design range. Both airplanes were based on engine and structural (composite) technology for a 2010 entry into service

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