Blended wing body aircraft with a combustion engine and method of use
US11891178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2221/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for a blended wing body aircraft with a combustion engine is illustrated. The aircraft comprises a blended wing body, at least a fuel source located within the blended wing body and configured to store a fuel, wherein the fuel includes liquid hydrogen, and at least a propulsor configured to propel the blended wing body aircraft. The at least a propulsor comprises a combustion engine configured to burn the fuel from the fuel source and produce mechanical work to power the at least a propulsor.
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