Ultra-Thin, Truss-Braced Wing Saves Fuel

Apr-08-16 NASA has unveiled an ultra-thin, truss-braced wing design that could reduce fuel consumption by half.

Typically, larger aircraft in turn need larger wings to provide enough lift to leave the ground. This extra weight and drag also requires more fuel.

To overcome drag and still create lift, the wings from NASA are extremely long and thin, and so require a truss to brace them and prevent them from breaking. The team believes the reduced drag and lighter weight will result in fuel cost savings of up to half that of conventional designs, and will also reduce emissions.

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