Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) Wing Test on F-15B
Under testing · California · Last reported Jan 2026
Source: BGR
NASA tested a three-foot scale model of its Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) custom wing on an F-15B fighter jet to reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%. The test involved ground taxiing and a 75-minute flight at 34,000 feet to evaluate the wing's ability to maintain laminar airflow and reduce drag, aiming to improve fuel efficiency for commercial aircraft.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Commercial
- Location
- Edwards, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BGR
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Description | NASA tested a three-foot scale model of its Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) custom wing on an F-15B fighter jet to reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%. The test involved ground taxiing and a 75-minute flight at 34,000 feet to evaluate the wing's ability to maintain laminar airflow and reduce drag, aiming to improve fuel efficiency for commercial aircraft. |
Original sector | Aerospace |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Edwards |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-23 |
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