Dutch national carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced it would develop a V-shaped, fuel-efficient airplane known as the Flying-V. A mock-up of the new cabin design will be open to the public as part of KLM's 100th anniversary celebrations.
荷兰国家航空公司KLM荷兰皇家航空宣布，即将开发一种V形的节能客机，名字叫做飞翔之V。这种新机型的模拟舱即将对公众开放，以庆祝KLM荷兰皇家航空100周年的生日。
- 英文原文
This futuristic Flying V airplane concept puts the passengers inside the wings instead of a central fuselage.
The plane’s cargo holds and fuel tanks would also be incorporated in the flying V’s wings, something that can make long distance air travel more sustainable.
The Dutch Airline KLM announced that it would team up with Delft University of Technology to develop the lightweight, fuel-efficient aircraft.
Foregoing the fuselage as well as the tail of the conventional airliner would cut the plane’s weight and reduce aerodynamic drag, resulting in significant fuel savings.
KLM said the plane should consume 20% less fuel than an Airbus A350, a twin-engine airliner that is now in wide use around the world.
The plane will be shorter and lighter than an A 350 but could carry just as much cargo and could accommodate 314 passengers, just like the airbus plane.
The completed plane is expected to enter service between 2040 and 2050.
- 汉语对照
这一款名为飞翔之V的概念客机将乘客座位，安排在机翼之中而不是传统的中央机身之上，飞机的货舱和燃料箱也被整合在机翼上，这一设计将使长途飞行变得更可持续。荷兰皇家航空宣布它将与德尔夫特技术大学合作研发这种轻量级高燃料效率的飞机，去除传统机型的机身以及尾翼。不仅减轻飞机重量而且能减少气动阻力，从而大幅节省燃料。荷兰皇家航空说它将比空客A350油耗减少20%。A350是目前在全球广泛应用的双引擎机型，新机型比A350长度缩短、重量减轻，但运输的货物重量是同样的，也一样可以运载314名乘客。这一机型可期待于2040至2050年之间投入运营。
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