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The Flying-V is a high-efficiency aircraft that can carry passengers and cargo almost similar to the A350 XWB, Airbus’ next-generation airliner, while improving fuel efficiency by 20%. The Flying V prototype is expected to be released in October.
Flying V is a joint project underway by Delft University of Technology Aerospace Department and KLM Airlines. When viewed from the side, the nose part is similar to that of ordinary aircraft, but when viewed from the front, the rear of the aircraft is unfolded, and the appearance is clearly different from that of ordinary aircraft. Depending on the angle, it looks like two aircraft are lined up. This is because the nose is at the V-shaped end and the rear of the aircraft is divided into two.
Normal aircraft have wings that extend to the left and right, but not here. Instead, by integrating the cabin, cargo compartment and fuel tank into the aircraft, it is explained that it can improve fuel efficiency by 20% compared to the Airbus A350 XWB by pursuing excellent aerodynamic shape and weight reduction.
The number of seats is 314, which is almost the same as the A350 XWB, and the cargo space is 160m3, which is similar to the A350 XWB. The size of the aircraft is 55m in length, 65m in wing width, and 17m in height. It is the same width and shorter than the A350 XWB, so the same hangar can be used.
The prototype of Flying V is expected to be released in October. Related information can be found here .
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