flying wings

All-wing plane design

Flying wings are aircraft designed without a conventional fuselage or tail, with the entire body serving as the wing surface.

The design reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency: The B-2 bomber is a famous flying wing.

In American football, a flying wing is an offensive formation or the player positioned wide behind the line of scrimmage.

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