Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds,
consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while
supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking
view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the
wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing
extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept
and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power
module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores
liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A
fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel
tank. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including
a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that
affixes to the wing.