Boeing and Aurora Unveil Revolutionary High-Speed VTOL X-Plane

The new aircraft combines vertical take-off and landing capabilities with the speed of a jet, aiming to enhance Special Forces missions.

The X-plane, developed under DARPA's SPRINT program, features a blended-wing body and three lift fans for vertical flight.
Capable of cruising at 450 knots, the aircraft can take off and land in unconventional environments.
The design includes integrated fan covers to reduce drag and ensure smooth transitions between flight modes.
Initial tests will be remotely piloted, with potential for crewed tests in the future.
Aurora's X-plane aims to demonstrate advanced technologies for military applications, including Active Flow Control.