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‘Flying-V’ plane: Delft University of Technology complete test flight for KLM-funded design – Traveller
A revolutionary new aircraft design, which could one day change the face of air travel, has undergone its first successful test flight.
The design aims to improve aerodynamics and reduce weight, with a resulting 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption compared to today’s most efficient aircraft. Photo: Supplied
A revolutionary new aircraft design, which could change the face of air travel, has undergone its first successful test flight.
The Flying-V, developed by the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, integrates the passenger cabin, cargo hold and fuel tanks into the wings, creating a V shape for the aircraft…
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