Hybrid Wing Body Emerges As Potential C-130 Successor

Credit: Lockheed Martin
Moves to develop a piloted hybrid wing body (HWB) flying demonstrator are gaining traction following powered low-speed wind-tunnel test results and newly completed analysis by Lockheed Martin. The company says the results confirm the concept is scalable to cover a wider range of airlift roles. First...

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