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The Blended Wing Body aircraft differs notably from traditional aircraft designs. Unlike the conventional cylindrical fuselages, the BWB integrates a wider body that enhances lift while minimizing drag. Imagine a large fish, like the ocean sunfish, but modified for flight — its fins elongated, the body streamlined, and soaring at 30,000 feet. This unconventional design focuses on aerodynamic efficiency, offering reduced wetted area, which refers to the surface area of an aircraft that interacts with airflow during flight.