Boeing Unveils New Military Blended Wing Body Concept

Brian Everstine Guy Norris January 25, 2023

Boeing’s new blended-wing body concept shown Jan. 24.

Credit: Brian Everstine
As part of continuing efforts to position its long-researched blended wing body (BWB) for a future military transport role, Boeing has unveiled a redefined scalable configuration for potential development as a tactical airlifter C-130 replacement or a C-17-sized strategic transport. Revealed at the...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

Guy Norris

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

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