Are there any blended wing body aircraft?
The U. S. Air Force has selected innovative aerospace startup JetZero and Northrop Grumman to design, build and fly a full-scale blended wing body aircraft (BWB), which aims to demonstrate enhanced capabilities for improved efficiency, endurance and cargo capacity on multi-mission military and commercial platforms. Unlike traditional aircraft that are limited by cylindrical fuselage constraints, the BWB configuration can accommodate more diverse mission payloads while maintaining efficiency. Future iterations of BWB aircraft could offer additional options across several mission sets for both DoD and commercial markets.
Is the B2 a blended wing body?
A military design finds commercial wings The blended wing concept emerged in the 1990s through pioneering work at McDonnell Douglas. While the design proved successful in military applications like the B-2 bomber, commercial aviation largely overlooked its potential. A Hybrid Combat Air Wing is a military formation where Britain’s 65,000 tonne carriers will be supplemented with fighter jets and advanced autonomous systems such as drones and other un-crewed vehicles.