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Article | REF: TRP4072 V1

The Cryotechnic Flying Wing. Architecture, Sizing, Volumes, Technological and Certification Issue

Authors: Yves GOURINAT, Clara TOCABENS

Publication date: March 10, 2024

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1. Architectural principles

1.1 Overall architecture

Considering "historic" operational flying wings (Northrop YB49, B2 and B21), we can propose and validate a structure alternating pressurized and non-pressurized sections. These sections fit into a geometry with limited elongation (< 5) and relatively high thickness (chord/thickness ratio between 4 and 6). Figure 1 shows the general appearance of this aircraft.

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