PICTURE: Boeing unveils trussed wing capable of jet speeds

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Boeing has made design tweaks that allow its in-development truss-braced wing to operate at typical jet cruise speeds, a development that could bring significant fuel savings to tomorrow’s commercial aircraft.

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