Flying-V jet

The Flying-V is a design for a highly energy-efficient long-distance aeroplane.[1] The Flying-V was conceived by Justus Benad in 2014 during his thesis project at Airbus Hamburg[1][2][3], and further developed by researchers at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands[1][2][4]. KLM has backed this plane.[5] In the Flying-V, the passenger cabin, cargo hold and fuel tanks are integrated in its wing structure. Because of its unique design, the engineers claim that it will be about 20% more efficient than the Airbus A350-900.[5] A scale model of the concept is scheduled for test flight in October 2019.[6]

The dimensions of the Flying-V are:

- 55 meters in length

- 65 meter wingspan

- 17 meters tall

- 314 passengers

- 140 liters of kerosene

- 160 cubic meters

- Uses 20% less fuel compared to the Airbus A350-900

References
  1. "Flying-V". TU Delft. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  2. Dixon, Emily (2019-06-03). "Flying-V will carry passengers in its wings". CNN Travel.
  3. Justus Benad. "The Flying V".
  4. "Flying-V prototype plane to take to skies in 2019". The West Australian. 2019-06-03.
  5. "Flying-V Concept Secures KLM Backing". AIN online. 2019-06-17.
  6. "KLM's new Flying-V jet will take test flight in October". thenational.ae. June 6, 2019.
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