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Jets wrapped in ‘shark skin’ material could fly further on less fuel

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XB-1 in Transonic Flight with Ribleot Package Test Patches, Boom Supersonic

The XB-1 prototype plane in flight, with patches of shark skin material stuck in its belly

Supersonic boom

A material with microscopic grooves that mimic those of the shark skin could help commercial airplanes, and even supersonic aircraft or military aircraft, save fuel and reduce carbon emissions by navigating the skies.

Commercial and military customers have already registered to test the material, which is applied as patches. It was developed by the Australian Aerospace Company Micotau, and is designed to reduce resistance when the grooves are aligned with …

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