NASA has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a mysterious experimental aircraft featuring reconfigurable flight-control technology and a modular design for rapid payload swapping. The announcement, made by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman at the UP. Summit in Florida on November 4, included an apparently AI-generated image of the jet, obscuring its true design.
The X-70 is designed as a crewed, high-performance platform to test advanced maneuverability and cutting-edge technologies in real flight. It is specified to cruise at Mach 0.75, reach altitudes up to 45,000 feet, and carry up to 2,000 pounds of experimental payloads. With a takeoff weight of 10,000 pounds and a range beyond 1,726 miles, the aircraft's manufacturer remains undisclosed.
Ars has requested further details from NASA. Additionally, another X-plane is expected to be announced on November 6, coinciding with a scheduled address by President Donald Trump.
Source: Ars Technica · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing