In China, a new morphing-wing is tested for future aircraft

It is noted that AVIC engineers have successfully completed the theoretical inspection of a full -resistant distributed transformed structure of the wing on the basis of mechanical metamas. During the development of "breakthrough in several basic technologies", including the characteristics of mechanical metamas, projection of cellular configuration, reversible assembly of lattice structures, etc.

According to the editor of the Beijing magazine Aerospace Knowledge Van Yanian, transformed wings are advanced technology that allows aircraft to flexibly change the shape without the use of rigid steering structures used on aircraft and can only make limited movements while driving. This wing is similar to birds' wings that can change shape without many restrictions. In fact, technology allows you to finely adjust the aircraft, providing better control over the machine.

The technology will be used when creating so -called inter -dominant aircraft, which are intended for flights at very different heights, from low heights with dense atmosphere to high heights with rarefied air, as well as at very different speeds, from permanent to hypersonic. "This requires that the aerodynamic shape of the aircraft is adjusted to changes in the environment," Van Yanian explained.

At the same time, the expert does not expect that new technology will be applied in the near future, as the design has to go a long way of flight tests on the research samples. It is also unknown whether new technology will be used for military purposes. Earlier it was reported that, according to the Major General of the US Air Force David Snoddi, the states still have a technological advantage in the field of electronic warfare, but Russia and China have recently advanced in this aspect.