The striking Horten HX-2 flying wing that was unveiled in Friedrichshafen, Germany, at AERO in April 2018 has completed its initial stages of flight-testing and continues to progress through ground vibration and flutter testing at Horten headquarters near Eisenach, Germany. During the initial flight-tests, the HX-2 was flown at speeds up to 124 mph and has returned promising preliminary data.
Horten HX-2 Takes Flight in Germany
Key Takeaways:
- The Horten HX-2 flying wing has completed initial flight-testing, demonstrating impressive preliminary performance including a 2,123-mile range and over 24 hours of endurance.
- Engineers refined the design by removing unnecessary brake rudders for simpler yaw control and reduced weight, and the aircraft features a unique, simplified weight-and-balance calculation due to its inherent center-of-gravity stability.
- The HX-2 serves as a proof of concept for a future 4-seat version, ideally powered by hydrogen, and Horten is currently seeking investors to fund its certification and production.
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