The shape of things to come, in aviation anyway

Posted By on July 18, 2012

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Do you ever wonder what aircraft of the future will look like?

Well according to a CNET post from Edwards Airforce Base and the Dryden Flight Research Center, the X-48 “flying wing” inspired prototype could look something like the next generation aircraft … or are we closing in on spaceplanes? (click images for slightly larger versions)

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