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paul svec · 10-22-2003, 03:34 PM

All of you guys,has anybody seen these before?What is that?

Paul

KevinPerry · 10-22-2003, 04:02 PM

They look like computer mock up's of soon to be airliners ..

KP

recon · 10-22-2003, 04:58 PM

I saw a show on things like this. They were experimenting with designs moving away from the normal cylindrical fuselage. The show that I watched, they actually had a r/c model of a flying wing prototype, with maybe an 8 ft wingspan.

ROT* · 10-22-2003, 07:23 PM

They call this type of airplane BWB, means Blended Wing Body.

I saw a show on TV with a rc model of this, but I had no idea of a real one!!!

Nice pictures

recon · 10-22-2003, 11:50 PM

Those are just CG images. They look really good though!

JimMcIntyre · 10-23-2003, 07:08 AM

I 've seen several shows on this concept. As I understand it, the only thing holding back the design is that most airports are too small for them.

Kevin McGrath · 10-23-2003, 07:15 AM

Nothing new here folks......."flying wings" were flown in the 50s,and there is more than a little resemblance to the stealth technology too.........

Ken Baker · 10-23-2003, 07:18 AM

I would call it more of a "lifting Body" than a "flying wing". The wings look more like stabilizers for the "lifting body".

planecrazy · 10-23-2003, 07:26 AM

I'm not certain but I think that's a Boeing project. I seem to recall reading an article about it in one of the industry magazines.

You guys are right, it's an experiment in blended wing technology. No fuselage, less drag, less fuel burn, more range, more people on board, yada, yada, yada, you get the picture.

Chris

Kevin McGrath · 10-23-2003, 07:29 AM

Same thing.........Northropp created the "flying wing" name,not me. Lifting body was a little too sophisticated for the public at the time and it was the commercial market they were shooting at .........

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paul svec RCC Junior Contributor I am: Paul S Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Czech Rep. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 146 Total Props: 0	What scale is this????!!!! Remove this ad - become a site supporter! All of you guys,has anybody seen these before?What is that? Paul
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KevinPerry RCC Expert Contributor I am: Kevin P Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ingersoll,Ontario Radio of choice: JR 12xMV # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 936 Total Props: 0	They look like computer mock up's of soon to be airliners .. KP __________________ Kevin Perry MAAC 29876 ... Some people are like Slinkies ... Not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs..
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recon RCC Master Contributor I am: Brady Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Standard, Alberta Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,052 Total Props: 0	I saw a show on things like this. They were experimenting with designs moving away from the normal cylindrical fuselage. The show that I watched, they actually had a r/c model of a flying wing prototype, with maybe an 8 ft wingspan. __________________ MAAC #63500
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ROT* RCC Expert Contributor I am: Donald Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Laval QC Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 789 Total Props: 0	BWB They call this type of airplane BWB, means Blended Wing Body. I saw a show on TV with a rc model of this, but I had no idea of a real one!!! Nice pictures __________________ "I'll hold your checkbook while you fly my helis"
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recon RCC Master Contributor I am: Brady Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Standard, Alberta Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,052 Total Props: 0	Those are just CG images. They look really good though! __________________ MAAC #63500
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JimMcIntyre RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim McIntyre Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Claremont Ontario Radio of choice: JR/Spectrum # of RCs: 999 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 4,343 Total Props: 1	I 've seen several shows on this concept. As I understand it, the only thing holding back the design is that most airports are too small for them. __________________ ScaleBuilder MAAC# 12719 6EQUJ5 WOW!! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere - (If it ain't broke, don't fix it).
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Kevin McGrath RCC Pro Contributor I am: kevin w Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sault Ste marie,Ont. Canada Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,958 Total Props: 1	Nothing new here folks......."flying wings" were flown in the 50s,and there is more than a little resemblance to the stealth technology too......... __________________ MAAC 6401LCD IMAA 27023 IMAC 3710 The Planet is doing what it has always done.......floods,volcanic eruptions storms, earthquakes.........but today there are more people in the way.
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Ken Baker RCC Contributor I am: Ken B Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fredericton,N.B. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 303 Total Props: 0	I would call it more of a "lifting Body" than a "flying wing". The wings look more like stabilizers for the "lifting body".
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10-23-2003, 07:26 AM	#9
planecrazy RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Chris R Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ottawa Ontario Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 2,054 Total Props: 1	I'm not certain but I think that's a Boeing project. I seem to recall reading an article about it in one of the industry magazines. You guys are right, it's an experiment in blended wing technology. No fuselage, less drag, less fuel burn, more range, more people on board, yada, yada, yada, you get the picture. Chris __________________ Gravity works. I've tested it......often!!! Building: TF T-34 modded to C model
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10-23-2003, 07:29 AM	#10
Kevin McGrath RCC Pro Contributor I am: kevin w Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sault Ste marie,Ont. Canada Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,958 Total Props: 1	Same thing.........Northropp created the "flying wing" name,not me. Lifting body was a little too sophisticated for the public at the time and it was the commercial market they were shooting at ......... __________________ MAAC 6401LCD IMAA 27023 IMAC 3710 The Planet is doing what it has always done.......floods,volcanic eruptions storms, earthquakes.........but today there are more people in the way.
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