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Bell Releases First Image of X-Plane Model Used in Wind Tunnel Testing for DARPA SPRINT Program

The wind tunnel testing was carried out to validate the company’s Stop/Fold Jet Transition capability. Bell has completed ...

Moving wind turbines is a headache: Giant new cargo plane WindRunner will take them off the roads

A giant new plane is being built to move wind turbines around the world. Set to revolutionise the way wind turbine parts are ...
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Funky NASA X-Plane in a Wind Tunnel Looks Like a Spaceship in a Wormhole

If you've ever seen a sci-fi movie that has to do with space travel, then the image of a spaceship traveling faster than light under its own power or through a wormhole is pretty familiar. For some ...
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Building the World’s Biggest Plane to Help Catch the Wind

Radia, a Colorado-based company, wants to build enormous aircraft to transport giant wind turbine blades. It’s betting that politics won’t get in the way. Share full article A rendering of Radia’s ...
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The world’s largest plane will transport wind turbines blades and fighter jets

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A little-known company based in Boulder, Colorado, is pursuing an ...