Pentagon Eyes JetZero Blended Wing for Next Generation Air Refueling System
by Brian Wang from NextBigFuture.com on (#6E1X2)
Jet Zero won the US Air Force $235 million blended wing demonstrator contract. Jet Zero will build a full scale demonstrator by the first quarter of 2027. The prototype will be aimed at demonstrating at least a 30%-plus improvement in fuel efficiency compared to the Pratt & Whitney PW4000-powered Boeing KC-46, and a 30% increase ...