The small number of B-2s in the Air Force’s inventory—and the labor-intensive process of maintaining its stealth coating—put ...
During his remarks at a Hannukah celebration at the White House today, President Trump attempted to explain how a B-2 bomber ...
After 35 years of lessons from the B-2, the B-21 Raider arrives with 360° stealth, a radar return likened to a mosquito, and ...
The triangle-shaped "blended-wing body" plane ditches the traditional tube-and-wing design for one giant, sweeping wing with ...
The Airbus A330 MRTT, the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, and the KC-135 Stratotanker represent different generations and philosophies ...
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How Are Modern Aircraft Wings Designed?

Today, aircraft wings are increasingly designed to prioritize stealth characteristics over raw speed—giving them a smooth, unbroken connection to the aircraft’s main fuselage.
As a result of these challenges, most flying wing projects and prototypes never take-off, literally or figuratively. In fact, the only human-piloted flying wing to enter production is the notable B2 ...
The new AESA radar is a major part of the U.S. Air Force's plan to thoroughly revamp the venerable B-52, and extend its life ...
The tailless uncrewed jet contains several features associated with low-observable aircraft and is believed to play a role in ...
Expressing concern over the intensification of tensions between the US and Venezuela, Russia has cautioned that such military escalation is not without consequences and could lead to ...
Edwards AFB boasts the longest runway on any military airfield under the ownership of the United States Department of Defense (DOD). The base served as the primary landing site for early Space Shuttle ...
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