JetZero has been selected by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to develop a blended wing body (BWB) aircraft. This design essentially blends the aircraft body into its high-aspect-ratio wing, thus reducing aerodynamic drag by at least 30% while providing additional lift.
What does decreased aerodynamic drag and additional lift mean for a BWB aircraft? It enables extended range, more loiter time, and increased payload delivery efficiencies, which are all capabilities vital to mitigating logistics risks. You may have seen BWB aircraft in the past, but more recent technology advancements in structural design, materials technology, manufacturing, and other areas have actually made large-scale production achievable. Initial flight testing is set to begin as early as 2027.
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Itโs been a little over a hundred years since a few brave Airmen took to the skies and proved the first aerial refueling capability, extending the global reach of our Air Force. This announcement marks another game-changing milestone for the Air Force in our efforts to maintain the advantage of airpower effectiveness against any future competitors,โ said Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment.
