Performance Comparison of Next-Generation Blended Body Aircrafts in the Commercial Sector
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Blended Body Aircraft, sustainability, aerospaceAbstract
Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircrafts are an important area of consideration and interest in regards to sustainability and more sustainable alternatives for consideration within the aerospace industry. The geometry of these aircrafts consist of a unified body where the fuselage transitions seamlessly into the wings of the aircraft. This geometry has already been applied in the existing military aircraft, the B2 Bomber and although has not yet been applied commercially, Airbus have developed prototypes such as the Airbus MAVERIC. This research paper provides an analysis and evaluation over aerodynamic properties, drawbacks and advantages to the applications of this technology within the aviation industry.
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