oscar viñals envisions future air travel with awwa sky whale plane

oscar viñals envisions future air travel with awwa sky whale plane
all images courtesy of oscar viñals

the ‘awwa sky whale’ is a concept plane developed by spanish designer oscar viñals that incorporates environmentally friendly technical solutions. combining regular airplanes with future ideas such as a blended wing body (BWB) or hybrid wing body architecture (hwb), the solution reduces aircraft drag, weight, fuel consumption as well as oxides of nitrogen emissions of the engine.

equipped with advanced technologies such as alloys, a carbon nanotube and fiber optic cabling, the wings also have an active air flow control system with an eccentric turbine inside to redirect laminar air flow and turbulence, while also producing electric energy for the hybrid engines.

the ‘awwa sky whale’ plane incorporates environmentally friendly technical solutions

the aircraft’s engines use both fuel to burn in the core, and electricity to turn the turbofan when it is powered down. they rotate up to 45 degrees in a vertical position to assist in take-off and landing maneuvers. the ‘awwa sky whale’ has a seating capacity for 755 passengers, allocated across three levels.

the design combines regular airplanes with future ideas such as a blended wing body

the wings have an active air flow control system

the plane reduces aircraft drag, weight, fuel consumption

overview

the engines use both fuel and electricity

the ‘awwa sky whale’ has a seating capacity for 755 passengers, allocated across three levels

diagram

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