NASA Sees Positive Results From Boundary Layer Fan Test

NASA says the first-ever large-scale wind-tunnel tests of a robust fan capable of operating in turbulent flow have proved successful, marking an early step on the path to a new generation of highly efficient airliners designed to take advantage of boundary layer ingestion (BLI). Researchers theorize...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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