An airflow duct system channels external air to the aft fan inlet.
Segmented swept wings with interconnected fences reduce wingspan while enhancing structural strength and fuel storage capacity.
A variable-area horizontal stabilizer adjusts surface area via a sliding mobile edge part, reducing drag and fuel consumption during cruising flight.
Hydrophobic foam panels with elastomer absorb impacts and noise, avoiding heated laminate maintenance complexity.
A variable position airfoil rotates between horizontal and vertical orientations to adjust aircraft aerodynamic configuration.
Local hydraulic power packs supply pressurized fluid directly to flight control surfaces.
Control surfaces and fuel redistribution adjust wing twist to reduce sonic boom magnitude during off-design flight.
An integrated inlet and outlet device eliminates separate projections to reduce drag on the airfoil.
A jam-tolerant electromechanical actuator uses a damper assembly and ball nut disconnect to manage output rod movement.
A vertical-tailless aircraft uses a rear side negative pressure generating portion to create directional stability during sideslip.
Vacuum bagging and autoclave curing produce void-free composite structures with adjustable geometry.
Variable sweep distribution along the span increases lift curve slope and delays compressibility effects caused by fuselage interference.
A brake mechanism engages to hold aircraft control surfaces at a target position without redundant actuators.
An inert compliant layer buffers thermal expansion mismatch and blocks galvanic corrosion between the metal member and carbon fiber preform.
Segmented empennage structures with conformal covers allow equipment extension beyond the outer skin, minimizing drag and maintaining aircraft trim.