Aurora Flight Sciences is integrating wings on the DARPA X-65 CRANE X-plane, which aims to maneuver using bursts of pressurized air (active flow control effectors) rather than traditional moving flaps/rudders. If proven, this could enable more aerodynamic and stealth-friendly aircraft designs with fewer moving parts and potentially improved resilience and maintenance burden.
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DARPA/Aurora X-65 CRANE drone uses active flow control instead of control surfaces
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/darpa-x-plane-designed-to-maneuver-with-just-bursts-of-air-finally-gets-its-wingsDARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings