It's entirely within the realm of possibilities that multiple prototypes exist and some just don't have them.
For example, the one you posted doesn't seem to have flat TVC nozzles?
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For example, the one you posted doesn't seem to have flat TVC nozzles?
I think those are flat nozzles, just it's so damn blurry and fuzzy that it has a round looking shape.
Just noticed the small gap in the middle of ailerons, suggests it is segmented just like J-36. This is 10 trailing edge control surfaces counting the AMWs. I believe they all take part in drag-rudder functionality to enhance yaw authority, I guess this is what it takes for a tailless flying wing to still have decent maneuverability
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This thing is looking like a supermaneuverbility monster and I'm not even exaggerating. The AMWs provide insane yaw manipulation because of spanwise leverage, and it has 8 presumably individually adjustable flaps with TVC. If they implement some sort of yaw FIVN in the nozzles, that'll be even crazier - full 3D TVC with flat nozzles.
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Eh, the pic IS AI-enhanced. I wouldn't put much faith in its accuracy.
I think this is AI enhanced.
...I want it, I got it.
Like that they look like depression in the fuselage, a bit like the dorsal intake of mq-25. We clearly need more pictures !