Variable nose gear extension adjusts BWB angle of attack while enabling compact stowage to save space, weight, and drag.
A hydraulic circuit with compliant elements lets nose and main gear adjust angle of attack and fold compactly without added weight.
A shared hydraulic circuit and compliant element let nose and main gear compress for compact stowage while preserving take-off angle adjustment.
A blended wing body integrates fuel storage, cargo bay, and hybrid propulsors to extend freighter range while lowering fuel use.
Handling fixtures and dollies rotate, align, and secure UAV wing panels and landing pods for safe transport and assembly on uneven terrain.
Adjustable dollies and rotating handling fixtures align UAV wing panels for safe assembly and towing over uneven terrain.
Handling fixtures and dollies rotate, align, and secure UAV wing panels for assembly while preventing damage and unintended takeoff on uneven terrain.
This case moves landing gear to outboard wing-root wells, reducing cargo intrusion while supporting aircraft weight distribution.
Horseshoe hoops support a top-mounted engine while transferring weight to the rear spar.
Separate lateral-side doors enable simultaneous passenger flow, reducing wait times and congestion in blended wing body aircraft.
An air vehicle uses differential propeller thrust to rotate opposing wings, enabling seamless transition between fixed wing and rotary wing flight modes.
Relocating landing gear to dedicated housings outside the passenger compartment preserves volume and enables a single deck configuration.
Segmented rotors with rotating chassis maintain flight stability during engine failure, reducing pilot training requirements.
Vertical structural elements and segmented cabin bays enable a blended wing body to accommodate 150 to 300 passengers while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency.
A tandem wing aircraft configuration segments lift generation across three independent wings to adjust angle of attack for varying flight speeds.
Interconnected hydraulic cylinders tilt main and nose gear to rotate blended wing aircraft, reducing aerodynamic forces needed for takeoff.
Segmented modules allow capacity expansion while maintaining airport compatibility, resolving the trade-off between cost efficiency and operational flexibility.
Segmenting the propulsion system into four or more independent rotors reduces noise through lower tip-speeds while maintaining flight speed capability.
Movable stowage compartments transport hand luggage to dedicated cabin access points, eliminating boarding interference and overhead bin congestion.
Segmented fuselage design allows vertical flight from any location, reducing operational costs while maintaining horizontal speed.
A moveable pod shifts along a wing to alter the center of mass for vertical takeoff and landing.
Lateral holds positioned above fuel tanks maximize internal volume while reducing transverse section drag for short-haul commercial routes.
Hydraulic cylinders link nose and main gears to balance torque about the center of gravity, reducing aerodynamic lift requirements for blended wing aircraft.
A structural foam aircraft component uses an encapsulating web skin to transfer pressurization loads to frames.
An elliptical and circular arc fuselage design increases pressure differential to reduce takeoff distance and improve glide ratio.
A morphing wing member uses shape memory alloy wires to alter aerodynamic geometry in real time.
Segmented wings enable a foldable flying wing UAV to launch from aircraft and collect meteorological data in severe storms.
A blended wing body cargo aircraft integrates a rear ramp conforming to the lifting surface.