Swing-Wing Inline-Fuselage Transport Design Studies at Supersonic Flight Conditions

www.nasa.gov AERONAUTICS RESEARCH MISSION DIRECTOR ATE Swing-wing transports—with a wing that may be swept and then returned to its original position during flight—offer improved aerodynamic performance across all flight regimes, shorter field lengths, and steeper and quieter climb. is conceptual transport aircraft would spend much of its time in supersonic cruise, so careful shaping to enhance performance (lift to drag ratio) and reduce drag will improve range and safety, and reduce weight and fuel burn.