NASA, Boeing Test Low-Drag Truss-Braced Wing Concept
Tap the icon in the digital edition of AW&ST for a look at the history of the truss-braced wing, or go to AviationWeek.com/truss Look at any sailplane and it is clear—long, thin wings make flying more efficient. But sailplanes are light and slow; for heavier, faster airliners, there is a limit...
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