Design of the Blended-Wing-Body subsonic transport

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 14 Jan 2002Publisher:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)Journal:40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting & Exhibit

Authors: R. H. Liebeck;

doi: 10.2514/6.2002-2 , 10.2514/1.9084

Design of the Blended-Wing-Body subsonic transport

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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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California State University, Long Beach
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