flying wing

A "flying wing" is a tailless aircraft design where the wings are joined at the midline, with little to no fuselage. This configuration, pioneered by Jack Northrop, is known for reflecting small radar echoes, making it stealthy. Engineers sometimes refer to it as a "blended wing body".1

Unlike traditional aircraft with separate wings, fuselages, and tails, a flying wing integrates all essential elements within the wing structure. Stability and control are achieved through external surfaces on the wingtips or booms. This design contrasts with lifting-body aircraft, where the fuselage itself generates lift. The concept of the flying wing has been explored since the 1940s.231