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DARPA’s X-65 nears flight as air-jet control aircraft takes shape
Key Takeaways
- DARPA’s X-65 has reached a new assembly milestone with wing integration underway.
- The aircraft is intended to test active flow control as a substitute for some traditional moving control surfaces.
- The CRANE program has faced delays and cost growth since its 2020 start.
- A first flight next year would be the first major real-world test of the concept at this scale.
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DT Editorial Team··via twz.com