A Method for Designing Blended Wing-Body Configurations for Low Wave Drag

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A procedure for tailoring a blended wing-body configuration to reduce its computed wave drag is described. The method utilizes an iterative algorithm within the framework of first-order linear theory. Four computed examples are included. In each case, the zero-lift wave drag was reduced without an increase in the drag due to lift. Barger, Raymond L. Langley Research Center RTOP 505-59-53-01...