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Music fans will likely know the ‘Flying-V’ as one of Gibson’s most iconic electric guitar models, and now the quirky V-shaped design has been used on a much larger scale.
Researchers from Delft University of Technology have designed a V-shaped plane called the ‘Flying-V’, which KLM is helping to turn into a reality.
The v-shaped design integrates the passenger cabin, cargo hold and fuel tanks into the wings, allowing for a reduced weight, compared to an Airbus A350.
This improved aerodynamic shape also means that the airplane will use 20% less fuel, while still being able to carry the same number of passengers (314) as the A350.