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Originally Posted by kach22i

Edwards Air Force Base in experimental Jet Set, Test, and No Pilot
:: 28 July, 2007
Engineering Information Press Release: Edwards Air Force Base in experimental Jet Set, Test, and No Pilot



Boeing X-48B - Photos: The blended-wing design of Boeing's X-48B - CNET News


http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/photos_bwb2.htm

Looks not so new in the sky. Old German WWII designs, same idea reduce drag, increase efficiency and range:




Messerschmitt P 111, a fairly realistic looking jet fighter in the 600 mph category:



German flying wings