CPC B64C 39/10 (2013.01) [B60Q 3/43 (2017.02); B64C 1/06 (2013.01); B64C 1/1484 (2013.01); B64D 47/02 (2013.01); B64C 2039/105 (2013.01); B64D 2011/0038 (2013.01); B64D 2203/00 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A blended wing body aircraft comprising:
a blended wing body, wherein the blended wing body is characterized by having no clear dividing line between wings and a main body along a leading edge of the aircraft;
at least a rib, wherein the at least a rib runs longitudinally from fore to aft of the main body; and
a plurality of panels located in the top surface of the main body, wherein the plurality of panels are located in channels of the main body, wherein the channels are separated by the at least a rib, wherein the plurality of panels allow transmission of visible light.
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