Delft Flying-V Explained

The Flying-V is a proposed airliner of flying wing configuration, being studied by researchers at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.^[1] The aircraft is designed to be highly energy-efficient over long distances.^[2]

History

The Flying-V was conceived by Justus Benad in 2014 during his thesis project at Airbus Hamburg.^{[2] [3] [4]} KLM has backed this plane.^[5] In July 2020, the scaled flight model of the Flying-V made its first test flights.^[6]

Design

The passenger cabin, cargo hold and fuel tanks are integrated into the aircraft's wing structure. Because of this unique design, the engineers claim that it will be about 20% more efficient than the Airbus A350-900.

The proposed dimensions of the Flying-V are:

• 55 meters in length
• 65 meter wingspan
• 17 meters tall
• 314 passengers
• 140000 liters of kerosene
• 160 cubic meters
• Uses 20% less fuel compared to the Airbus A350-900

Notes and References

1. Web site: Flying-V prototype plane to take to skies in 2019. 2019-06-03. The West Australian.
2. Web site: Flying-V. TU Delft. en. 2019-09-11.
3. Web site: Flying-V will carry passengers in its wings. Emily . Dixon. 2019-06-03. CNN Travel.
4. Web site: The Flying V. Justus Benad.
5. Web site: Flying-V Concept Secures KLM Backing . AIN online . 2019-06-17.
6. Web site: Woodyatt. Amy. 2020-09-05. Futuristic 'Flying-V' airplane makes successful maiden flight. 2020-09-06. CNN. en.