Observers on X have speculated that the J-50 might employ an innovative aerodynamic solution known as Boundary Layer Suction. This technology could reshape the aircraft’s performance in new ways.

One idea is to riddle aircraft wings with tiny holes. Any solid wing has a boundary layer of air. A porous wing can remove this layer by suction, or displace it by blowing.

He developed a new understanding of the physics of transonic shocks produced across a laminar flow airfoil with boundary-layer suction and added a published paper to his resume.

Notable features of the facility include boundary layer suction control and tilting ceilings with adjustable pressure gradients. The wind tunnel is outfitted with extensive measurement capabilities, ...

Aeroacoustics and psychoacoustics characterization of a boundary layer ingesting ducted fan. npj Acoustics , 2025; 1 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s44384-025-00010-z Cite This Page : ...

The Farnborough debut of Boeing's latest 787 derivative has enabled details of the aircraft's aerodynamic advances to be examined close up.