Popular Science is reporting that Airbus was recently awarded a patent whose concept features three jet engines around each side of the plane’s upper body, potentially blocking window views for some passengers; the purpose is to increase the aircraft’s propulsive efficiency.
Airbus has figured out a novel way to improve the propulsive efficiency of its planes.
Popular Science reports that the company was recently awarded a patent for what it calls a “multi-fan engine with an enhanced power transmission.”
A drawing of the design shows three jet engines on each side of the plane’s upper body.
Popular Science argues that this layout could
