NASA unveils mysterious X-70 experimental aircraft using AI-generated image

NASA has announced a new experimental aircraft, the X-70 Fractal, which will feature reconfigurable flight-control technology and a modular design for swapping in different payloads. The aircraft is expected to cruise at Mach 0.75, reach a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet, and have an operational range of over 1,726 miles. The X-70 will have a takeoff weight of 10,000 pounds and be capable of accommodating up to 2,000 pounds of experimental payloads. The agency aims to have the X-plane take flight within two years. The X-70's development timeline and design are still largely unknown, with only an AI-generated image of the aircraft being released.