Boeing’s new X-48B,

Boeing's new X-48B, an unmanned blended-wing-body demonstrator, flew for the first time on July 20th at Edwards AFB, Calif. The 21-ft. wingspan, 500-lb. test vehicle climbed to 7,600 ft. and reached an airspeed of 70 kt. during a half-hour flight. Goals are to reach 10,000 ft. and 120 kt. by the end...

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