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X-48B Exhibits Manta-Ray Planform on First Test Flight

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Sep 27, 2009
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X-48B Exhibits Manta-Ray Planform on First Test Flight
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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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.July 20, 2007
NASA Photo / Carla Thomas