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FUNDAMENTAL AERONAUTICS - SUBSONIC FIXED WING - REDUCING FUEL BURN

X48B bankingFuel burn reductions will be achieved through the development of new technologies to reduce specific fuel consumption while also reducing drag and engine weight. In addition, novel integrated aircraft configurations are being developed to dramatically improve aircraft performance.

Increasing Energy Efficiency
Reducing Drag
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