The Coolest Cargo Planes in the World
| November 19, 2018
Boeing X-48
No, this is not a UFO. The Boeing X-48 is an experimental cargo ship that has the potential to re-shape the international shipping landscape.
The X-48 relies on a unique, blended wing body design to increase available cargo space. Better yet, the X-48 doesn’t need a pilot to fly the darn thing. It’s a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) that can travel fast and carry a lot.
It’s important to note the X-48 is not in service yet. It’s been flight tested by NASA, and the results of those tests are positive, but there are still a lot of unchecked boxes to go before you start seeing the X-48 in the sky.
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