A closed wing aircraft configuration uses structural interconnections between multiple wings to enhance stiffness and aerodynamic performance.
A variable incidence wing aircraft pivots its assembly between perpendicular and parallel orientations to enable compact stowage.
Offset driveshaft misaligns gearbox during rotation cycle, enabling compact aircraft storage without complex alignment controls.
Segmented feathers and pivots adjust sweep angles, reducing complexity while maintaining adaptability.
Telescopic modules retract during takeoff to avoid engine blast vibrations, then extend for optimal cruise drag reduction.
Segmented actuators adjust relative positions to suppress flutter and reduce fuselage deformation.
A movable fuselage positioning mechanism shifts the aircraft center of gravity relative to the wing assembly.
A control system mechanically orients vehicle parts using actuators to secure the asset against environmental threats.
Roller assemblies translate wingtips into stowed positions under fixed wings, enabling hangar entry without compromising structural integrity.
A polymer foam adaptive actuator adjusts wing shape and size to optimize aerodynamic properties.
A camber adjustment system pivots a droop panel through an arcuate track coupler linked to the flap.