The Kingfisher and a Bullet-shaped Train

Biomimicry Case Studies
Written By Treasure Hinds

Another great example of a Biomimicry Case Study is Japan’s Shinkansen. The bullet-shaped train’s nose initially created a sonic boom when exiting tunnels. The engineers drew inspiration from a kingfisher’s elongated beak and head, which allows the bird to dive cleanly into water, barely making a splash. Redesigning the train’s nose allowed it to travel 10 percent faster and eliminated the boom.

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Shinkansen nose design inspired by the Kingfisher’s head and beak.

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