Aircraft Aerodynamic Efficiency – Even Windshield Wiper Position Matters
In the quest to reduce drag and increase efficiency, every detail matters, right down to the windshield wiper position. These were the findings from a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) evaluation of a US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, which simulated airflow over the nose section of the aircraft.
By repositioning the wipers into a vertical position, a drag reduction of 0.8% was achieved. By supplementing those gains with a slimmer wiper design, an additional 0.2% was added to the total benefit. And while 1% might not seem significant, it can save millions of dollars in fuel costs every year when applied to an entire fleet of aircraft.
First Flight of NASA’s X-59 Brings Domestic Supersonic Flight Closer to Reality
NASA’s X-59 program advances as the supersonic test aircraft achieves first flight.
Transportation of Tomorrow – How the Regent Viceroy Could Replace Ferry Transport
Designed to skim above large bodies of water at high speeds, the Regent Viceroy “Seaglider” could be the fast, efficient ferry of the future.
Gulfstream “Virtual Sky” Patent Reveals Adaptive Smart Aircraft Window Display to Enhance Wellness in Private Jet Cabins
Gulfstream Aerospace patent reveals virtual window concept to enhance passenger wellness and mitigate the effects of jet lag
