Radical bi-directional flying wing design gets NASA funding

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A team that has created a supersonic jet design resembling a flying shuriken has been awarded a US$100, 000 grant from NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program to continue development of the aircraft. Aside from looking suitably futuristic, the concept plane’s four-pointed star design serves a practical purpose. By rotating in mid air, the plane can transition between broad-wing subsonic and shorter wingspan supersonic configurations... Continue Reading Radical bi-directional flying wing design gets NASA funding

Section: Aero Gizmo

Tags: Aircraft, Concept Aircraft, NASA, University of Miami

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