Old 06-19-2016 | 06:13 PM
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It's a prop-job, won't be replacing most airliners any time soon. Wing is optimized for cruise, so very efficient. Multiple small motor/props on leading edge produce a "blown wing" effect for slow-speed lift for TO/LDG (they stow for cruise). Presumably no flaps/slats required.