"DARPA's X-65 Aircraft with Innovative Air Jet Controls Begins Manufacturing for 2025 Flight"

DARPA's experimental X-65 jet, which maneuvers using active flow control (AFC) instead of traditional flaps and rudders, is entering the production phase with Aurora Flight Sciences. The aircraft aims to validate AFC technology, which could revolutionize aircraft design by reducing weight and mechanical complexity while improving aerodynamics. The X-65, resembling the size and speed of military trainer aircraft, will undergo flight testing in 2025 to compare AFC with conventional control surfaces. This technology has potential military and civilian applications, and the modular design of the X-65 will facilitate future testing with different AFC configurations.