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NASA image: X-48B Flight Preparation
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Mar 19, 2010

X-48B Flight Preparation

NASA Dryden engineer Gary Cosentino prepares the X-48B for flight.

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NASA image: X-48B on First Flight
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Jul 20, 2007

X-48B on First Flight

X-48B blended wing body aircraft during first flight on July 20, 2007.

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NASA image: Dryden's T-34 Chases the X-48B
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Mar 19, 2010

Dryden's T-34 Chases the X-48B

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's T-34 support aircraft provided safety chase for the joint NASA/Boeing X-48B.

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NASA image: X-48B on Rogers Dry Lakebed
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Oct 24, 2006

X-48B on Rogers Dry Lakebed

Boeing's sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator showed off its unique lines on the vast expanse...

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NASA image: X-48B Skyray Takeoff
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Mar 19, 2010

X-48B Skyray Takeoff

A joint NASA/Boeing team completed the first phase of flight tests on the unique X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft at...

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NASA image: X-48B Demonstrates its Unique Triangular Lines
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Oct 24, 2006

X-48B Demonstrates its Unique Triangular Lines

Boeing's colorful X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator showed off its unique triangular lines while...

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NASA image: X-48B Shows Off its Spin Parachute Tail Stinger
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Oct 24, 2006

X-48B Shows Off its Spin Parachute Tail Stinger

With its spin parachute tail stinger extending aft, Boeing's sub-scale X-48B BWB technology demonstrator showed off...

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NASA image: First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed
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Mar 19, 2010

First Phase of X-48B Flight Tests Completed

A joint NASA/Boeing team completed the first phase of flight tests on the unique X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft at...

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NASA image: Skyray Preparations
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Mar 19, 2010

Skyray Preparations

NASA engineer Gary Cosentino communicates with fellow X-48B flight team personnel in preparation for another flight.

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NASA image: The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image
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Apr 4, 2008

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image.

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NASA image: This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual engine placement and supercritical airfoil
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Oct 24, 2006

This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual engine placement and supercritical airfoil

This closeup of Boeing Phantom Works' unique X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unusual...

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NASA image: Making a nice landing, the X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft team ends another successful Block 2 flight
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Apr 4, 2008

Making a nice landing, the X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft team ends another successful Block 2 flight

Making a nice landing, the X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft team ends another successful Block 2 flight.

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NASA image: Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver
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Apr 4, 2008

Block 2 Flight Phase Shows X-48B in Banking Maneuver

The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banked smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image.

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NASA image: Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA DFRC
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Oct 24, 2006

Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA DFRC

Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake...

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NASA image: Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA DFRC
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Oct 24, 2006

Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA DFRC

Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake...

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NASA image: X-48B Banks over Desert Backdrop
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Aug 14, 2007

X-48B Banks over Desert Backdrop

The unique X-48B Blended Wing Body subscale demonstrator banked over desert scrub at Edwards AFB during the...

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NASA image: Boeing's sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft flies over the edge of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base during its fifth flight on Aug. 14, 2007
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Aug 14, 2007

Boeing's sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft flies over the edge of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base during its fifth flight on Aug. 14, 2007

Boeing's sub-scale X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft flies over the edge of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: A pristine blue sky backdrops the X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft during the aircraft's first flight July 20, 2007, from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center
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Jul 20, 2007

A pristine blue sky backdrops the X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft during the aircraft's first flight July 20, 2007, from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center

A pristine blue sky backdrops the X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft during the aircraft's first flight July 20, 2007,...

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NASA image: This rear-quarter view shows off the unique lines of Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA Dryden
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Oct 24, 2006

This rear-quarter view shows off the unique lines of Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASA Dryden

This rear-quarter view shows off the unique lines of Boeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator on...

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NASA image: The unique manta-ray shaped planform of the Blended Wing Body X-48B is evidenced as the subscale demonstrator soars over Edwards AFB on its first test flight
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Jul 20, 2007

The unique manta-ray shaped planform of the Blended Wing Body X-48B is evidenced as the subscale demonstrator soars over Edwards AFB on its first test flight

The unique manta-ray shaped planform of the Blended Wing Body X-48B is evidenced as the subscale demonstrator soars...

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NASA image: The chocolate-colored expanse of Rogers Dry Lake frames the sleek lines of the Boeing / NASA X-48B subscale demonstrator during a test flight at Edwards AFB
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Aug 14, 2007

The chocolate-colored expanse of Rogers Dry Lake frames the sleek lines of the Boeing / NASA X-48B subscale demonstrator during a test flight at Edwards AFB

Boeing Phantom Works' subscale Blended Wing Body technology demonstration aircraft began its initial flight tests...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin tries out the control station for the X-48B Blended Wing Body unmanned subscale demonstrator during a tour of NASA Dryden
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Aug 25, 2007

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin tries out the control station for the X-48B Blended Wing Body unmanned subscale demonstrator during a tour of NASA Dryden

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin tries out the control station for the X-48B Blended Wing Body unmanned subscale...

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NASA image: ED08-0292-1
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Nov 7, 2008

ED08-0292-1

Dryden Flight Research Center - aircraft fleet on ramp

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