It seems a lot of posters here are not willing to accept a new aircraft design.
Maybe they would be more comfortable with the 737 Max 2000, seating 480 people, with a variety of software changes to make the aircraft "flyable"... |
Originally Posted by tdracer
(Post 10487500)
I've posted this before, but new design concepts are a dime a dozen. Boeing has often played with a blended wing/body concept - apparently there is a pretty good drag carrot there if you can make it work - but even Boeing says if it ever happens, it'll probably start out as a military aircraft ...
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Originally Posted by Lord Bracken
(Post 10488492)
Hasn't it already been done with the B2?
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The B1A/B approached a blended wing, although 1) the blending was interrupted at about 15% span by the need for variable sweep, and 2) it is a fair question what is "blending" and what is just an oversized fairing. Definitely not a flying wing, though. But, of course, that was Rockwell, not Boeing. However, Rockwell Aerospace is now a part of Boeing. ;)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/A_B-1_Lancer_performs_a_fly-by_during_a_firepower_demonstration.jpg |
It seems a lot of posters here are not willing to accept a new aircraft design. |
The thickness / chord ratio reminds me of lighter than air vehicles.
There have been a bunch of such projects, but methinks the speeds will be lower than would be economical for a jet. The other challenge will be pressurisation. Fine for scenic tours and short jaunts between cities. |
Pattern, what I'd heard was that what Boeing was looking at was a blending wing/body as a military transport - basically a next generation replacement for the C-17 and C-5 (so obviously years away).
Basically the idea was that the government would finance the development, then Boeing could repurpose the technology for a commercial transport. BTW, going with a composite construction would help solve the issues with pressurization of the unusually shaped 'fuselage'. |
Originally Posted by tdracer
(Post 10489598)
Basically the idea was that the government would finance the development, then Boeing could repurpose the technology for a commercial transport.
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Originally Posted by ATC Watcher
(Post 10486101)
Out of a curiosity, can you transport legally pax in a cargo aircraft (one with no windows at all )
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Originally Posted by ATC Watcher
(Post 10486101)
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Out of a curiosity, can you transport legally pax in a cargo aircraft (one with no windows at all ) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....c1d9bff54f.jpg Legally? Not sure............ |
I have read the entire thread and understand the need for 'blue sky thinking' but it appears from this simplistic image the the cabins are presented at a strong angle to the direction of travel, which might generate some drag? The high engine position will make a quick inspection into a long inspection. Especially interesting to have to get to those donks on the stand on a wet and windy night.
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You might see a financial black hole if you have to feed all C-130 passengers. LOL.
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