X-65 is designed to demonstrate active flow control, a technology that could transform the future of aircraft design.
The X-65 fuselage in Aurora’s Virginia facility, preparing for system integration and assembly. (Aurora Flight Sciences)
During the build of X-65, Aurora uses a customizable platform for simultaneous, bi-level access to critical areas. (Aurora Flight Sciences)
The X-65 fuselage arrives from West Virginia to Aurora’s facility in Virginia (Aurora Flight Sciences)
The X-65 fuselage being manufactured at Aurora’s facility in West Virginia (Aurora Flight Sciences)
The complete X-65 fuselage in Aurora’s West Virginia manufacturing facility (Aurora Flight Sciences)
Rendering of Aurora’s X-65 aircraft for the DARPA CRANE program (Aurora Flight Sciences)
Wind tunnel test model of Aurora’s aircraft for the DARPA CRANE program (Aurora Flight Sciences)