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One of the cited advantages is that the pressurized passenger tubes make the wing structure far more rigid to bending loads, because it has such a deep beam pro
by schiffern 7y ago
One of the cited advantages is that the pressurized passenger tubes make the wing structure far more rigid to bending loads, because it has such a deep beam profile compared to a traditional wing. The observation of wing motion really reveals a disadvantage in traditional airplane structures.
The wing planform is passively stable without a tail, so there should be no issues related to certification as suggested upthread.
Source for both is this video from the designer: https://www.jbenad.com/news/2015/2/4/flyingv https://www.jbenad.com/news/2015/2/4/flyingv