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technology-and-military2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via The Register|

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technology-and-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"X-65: The Dawn of a New Aviation Era with DARPA's Revolutionary Aircraft Set for 2025 Flight"

DARPA, in collaboration with Aurora Flight Sciences, is constructing the X-65 aircraft, a part of the CRANE program, which aims to revolutionize flight control by using active flow control (AFC) actuators instead of traditional moving surfaces like flaps and rudders. The X-65 will retain conventional control surfaces as a precaution while testing the new AFC technology. With a wingspan of 30 feet and a top speed of Mach 0.7, the aircraft is set to be completed by early 2025, with its first flight planned for the summer of that year. The X-65's modular design will allow for future testing beyond the CRANE program.

via Space.com|

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