Originally Posted by
tartare
........Randy Tinseth of Boeing.
I asked him why they hadn't made a BWB (no brainer, fuel, range etc). and he said it was all down to customer perceptions.
The no-brainer is not that simple. And apparently it's also down to the aircraft manufacturer's perceptions.
Perhaps you'd care to see some more recent comments.
Recent comments from Boeing
The reality is a BWB fuse is going to carry pax broadly in the centre section... maybe two or three traditional circular or ovoid fuse widths out from the centre line at the max?
...Now, what's the max angle of bank that a large airliner will fly when manoeuvring in the TMA?
...... Is a passenger going to get that airsick?
Potentially, yes.
My understanding is that it's not just about bank angle but about the effect of continuous up and down motion.
And, of course, the potential for either positive or negative G is magnified with distance from the centreline.
They're not going to be out near the winglets... please.
Sorry. I was exaggerating for effect. Next time I'll flag it so you know.