NASA, Boeing Advance Truss-Braced Wing Research in Test
29 Apr 2026, 15:10 GMT
By Dede Dinius
Topic: Advanced Air Vehicles Program
Source URL: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasa-boeing-advance-truss-braced-wing-research-in-test/
NASA and Boeing have completed wind tunnel testing to study an innovative advanced aircraft design intended to improve aerodynamic efficiency. A truss-braced wing configuration, involving a long, thin wing with aerodynamically shaped structural supports, has the potential to reduce fuel and operational costs for future airliners, which is why NASA has collaborated with Boeing to