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Aurora 與波音高速垂直升降概念完成風洞測試

Aurora and Boeing are designing an X-plane that delivers revolutionary capabilities for runway independent air mobility.

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, recently completed stability and control wind tunnel testing for its high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HSVTOL) concept. The test is a key milestone in the preliminary design phase of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program.

The SPRINT program aims to design, build, and fly an X-plane to demonstrate key technologies that enable a transformational combination of aircraft speed and runway independence. Aurora’s concept uses embedded lift fan technology and a blended wing body design to provide the scalable capability to cruise at 450 KTAS and take-off and land vertically on unprepared surfaces.

The wind tunnel test, completed in March at Boeing’s V/STOL wind tunnel near Philadelphia, used a 20% scale model to collect highly applicable data for understanding the low-speed handling of the vehicle’s unique profile, particularly at the critical transition from vertical to forward flight. The data will be used to validate computer models, feed the program’s flight simulator database, and add to the team’s knowledgebase for full-scale vehicle design.

“This SPRINT wind tunnel test has validated our analytical estimates of the performance of the aircraft. With this successful risk reduction testing completed, the program is ready to proceed into detailed design,” said Larry Wirsing, vice president of aircraft development at Aurora Flight Sciences. “Aurora and Boeing have assembled a world class team of experts in advanced vertical lift technologies, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to continue working with the Government team to finish the design, build, and flight test of this aircraft that will demonstrate game-changing capabilities in speed, agility, and cargo capacity.”

The recent wind tunnel test was the second major test event scheduled for the X-plane’s preliminary design phase. It follows last year’s ground effect test which showed that suck down effects created by the lift fans in hover were negligible and that the landing gear is set to the appropriate height to minimize adverse pitching moments from forming during ground operations.

ABOUT AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, advances the future of flight by developing and applying innovations across aircraft configurations, autonomous systems, propulsion technologies, and manufacturing processes. With a passionate and agile team, Aurora delivers solutions to its customers’ toughest challenges while meeting high standards of safety and quality. Learn more at www.aurora.aero

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