The Flying-V is a proposed airliner of flying wing configuration, being studied by researchers at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.[1][2][3] The aircraft is designed to be highly energy-efficient over long distances.[1]
History edit
The Flying-V was conceived by Justus Benad in 2014 during his thesis project at Airbus Hamburg.[1][2][4] KLM has backed this plane.[5] In July 2020, the scaled flight model of the Flying-V made its first test flights.[6]
Design edit
The passenger cabin, cargo hold and fuel tanks are integrated into the aircraft's wing structure. Because of this unique design, the engineers claim that it will be about 20% more efficient than the Airbus A350-900.[5]
The proposed dimensions of the Flying-V are:
- 55 meters in length
- 65 meter wingspan
- 17 meters tall
- 314 passengers
- 140000 liters of kerosene
- 160 cubic meters
- Uses 20% less fuel compared to the Airbus A350-900
References edit
- ^ a b c "Flying-V". TU Delft. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
- ^ a b Dixon, Emily (2019-06-03). "Flying-V will carry passengers in its wings". CNN Travel.
- ^ "Flying-V prototype plane to take to skies in 2019". The West Australian. 2019-06-03.
- ^ Justus Benad. "The Flying V".
- ^ a b "Flying-V Concept Secures KLM Backing". AIN online. 2019-06-17.
- ^ Woodyatt, Amy (2020-09-05). "Futuristic 'Flying-V' airplane makes successful maiden flight". CNN. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
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