00:00This plane's bizarre shape holds the secret to cutting fuel use by 50%.
00:03Can you figure out how?
00:05Most planes are just metal tubes with wings glued to the sides.
00:08But this?
00:09This is the Z4, and it's completely changing the rules.
00:12Instead of a separate body and wings, the entire plane is one giant, flat surface.
00:17It looks more like a flying saucer than a bowing.
00:19This is called a blended wing body.
00:21Because the whole shape creates lift, it doesn't need to fight the air like a traditional tube.
00:26That's why it's aiming for 50% better fuel efficiency.
00:29Airlines like United and Delta are already paying attention, because this could mean
00:33cheaper tickets and way more non-stop routes to places that were too expensive to fly to before.
00:38It's not just a concept, they're building a full-scale demonstrator right now, with flights
00:42planned for 2027.
00:44This could be the biggest shift in aviation since the jet engine.
00:47Would you feel safe flying in a plane that looks like a UFO, or does this design make
00:51you nervous?
00:52Let me know in the comments.
