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MAVERIC, a “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator

Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. At 2 metres long and 3.2 metres wide, with a surface area of about 2.25m², MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design, that has the a potential to reduce fuel consumption by up-to 20 percent compared to current single-aisle aircraft. The “blended wing body” configuration also opens up new possibilities for propulsion systems type and integration, as well as a versatile cabin for a totally new on-board passenger experience.

Date: 11 Feb 2020 11:54 (UTC) category:

Country: France
Publisher:
Tatjana Obrazcova
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Singapore, Changi , Changi Exhibition Centre 9 Aviation Park Road.


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