X-48B
NASA engineer Gary Cosentino prepares the X-48B for flight. Researchers used the remotely piloted subscale X-48 hybrid/blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft to explore concepts for cleaner, quieter commercial air travel. A two-phase technology demonstration research effort supported NASA's goals of reduced fuel consumption, emissions, and noise.
2010
Credit: NASA/Tony Landis
Image Number: ED10-0038-05
Date: August 6, 2014
X-48B
NASA engineer Gary Cosentino prepares the X-48B for flight. Researchers used the remotely piloted subscale X-48 hybrid/blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft to explore concepts for cleaner, quieter commercial air travel. A two-phase technology demonstration research effort supported NASA's goals of reduced fuel consumption, emissions, and noise.
2010
Credit: NASA/Tony Landis
Image Number: ED10-0038-05
Date: August 6, 2014