Design of the Blended Wing Body Subsonic Transport

2004758 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Abstract

The Boeing Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) airplane concept represents a potential breakthrough in subsonic transport efficiency. Work began on this concept via a study to demonstrate feasibility and begin development of this new class of airplane. In this initial study, 800-passenger BWB and conventional configuration airplanes were sized and compared for a 7000-n mile design range. Both airplanes were based on engine and structural (composite) technology for a 2010 entry into service

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Aircraft Design and Technologies Air Traffic Management and Optimization Rocket and propulsion systems research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Aircraft

Volume 41, Issue 1, pp. 10-25

DOI: 10.2514/1.9084

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 13.89