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Underside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid
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Underside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid

NASA / AFRC · 2013-02-28 · photograph (digital archive)

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The manta ray-like shape of the X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft was obvious in this underside view as it flew over Edwards Air Force Base on a test flight on Feb. 28, 2013.

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DFRCDryden Flight Research CenterX-48C
Credit lineUnderside of Manta Ray-Shaped X-48C Hybrid. NASA/AFRC, 2013-02-28. Public domain. ID: ED13-0057-47.
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