NASA picked Boeing as a collaborator because of its work on the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing plane, which was presented in 2019. The design enhances the wing’s aspect ratio and is constructed using lightweight materials, resulting in narrower wings. The plane has about 170 feet of wingspan and is supported by a truss and a significantly reduced wing sweep. Boeing asserts that the approach boosts efficiency while maintaining existing plane performance.
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