Advanced Planforms - Risks and Fallback Positions
Technology Prioritization: Selected Technology Set
Planform concept is low risk - X-36, B-2
Risk is whether structural weight penalty will be too great and results in reduced vehicle performance
Final planform choice based on future trade study results
Notes:
The lambda wing concept is low risk. The only risk is whether the wing weight penalty will be too great which could reduce vehicle performance. The final planform for the FATE vehicle will be based on future trade study results and mission requirements for the vehicle.