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Flying wing

6,867 Diver  4.3 years ago

Do flying wing aircraft have to have a larger span than the length of the fuselage?

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    6,867 Diver

    @Aeromotive I just asked to confirm.

    4.3 years ago
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    6,361 Aeromotive

    @Diver Oh I see now, you're absolutely right.

    4.3 years ago
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    6,867 Diver

    @Aeromotive The wingspan has to be significantly wider than the length of the fuselage. If you don't have hidden tail fins.

    This is to prevent yawing. If you can mentally visualize it, you'll be able to see what I'm talking about.

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    6,361 Aeromotive

    Usually they have, but it's not a defining factor of a flying wing.

    4.3 years ago
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    6,867 Diver

    @Brendorkus thanks!!!... Both for the comment and upvote.

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    21.7k Brendorkus

    Usually, yes.

    4.3 years ago