Compact aircraft wing folding systems and methods

摘要: An aircraft wing is equipped with asymmetric folding hinges to achieve a highly compact folded footprint. One or more of the advantageously placed at angle respect an centerplane such that tips can fold over without touching each other. Preferred have hinge angles differ by several degrees one tip lies in front other configuration. Other asymmetries as placement and seam length be used concomitantly enhance compactness aircraft. Special application wide span aircraft, high aspect ratio flying contemplated.