NASA flexible wing concepts
NASA video animation showing how its concept of a lightweight, lowdrag flexible wing could evolve over time as technology matures. Using tailored structures and active controls to alleviate gust loads and suppress flutter, a flexible highaspectratio wing would be significanly lighter than today s stiff aircraft wings. The wing s shape would also be actively controlled to minimize drag in the cruise and maximize lift for takeoff and landing.
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