The Grumman X-29 was an experimental aircraft that explored a number of new technologies; the most immediately obvious being the forward-swept wings and canard control surface. The inherent aerodynamic instability of this arrangement required the use of computerized fly-by-wire control. Composite materials made the wing twist while bending, reducing the required rigidity and weight. The X-29 first flew in 1984 and two X-29s were flight tested over the next decade.
They started with a couple of F-5s and added the forward-swept wings, canards, and some other bits. The configuration was aimed at improved maneuverability.
NASA's X-29. There were two built, and this is the second one, given away by the longitudinal stripe on the right wingtip. Built from a heavily modified F-5 fighter. Used to test forward-swept wing technologies as well as canards. Very successful. Saw that particular bird when I was stationed at Edwards during the late 90's.
NASA X-29, researching forward-swept wing configuration toward improving fighter maneuverability. They (two were built) also researched variable-camber wings digital fly-by-wire control systems, composite materials, etc.
Built by Grumman, flown from late 1984 through 1988 at Dryden flight test center, for a total of 374 flights.
X-29 experimental aircraft by Grumman. Very interesting maneuverability capabilities, from the front-swept wing and canard configuration. Dates from the same period that I started my degree work in Aerospace Engineering, before I changed my major to Coors and girls.
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Somebody stole the wing design of the HFB-320 Hanza Jet.
The Grumman X-29 was an experimental aircraft that explored a number of new technologies; the most immediately obvious being the forward-swept wings and canard control surface. The inherent aerodynamic instability of this arrangement required the use of computerized fly-by-wire control. Composite materials made the wing twist while bending, reducing the required rigidity and weight. The X-29 first flew in 1984 and two X-29s were flight tested over the next decade.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_X-29
One of two x-29 planes built and flown.
fact sheet - http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/news/FactSheets/FS-008-DFRC.html
The Grumman X-29:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-29
They started with a couple of F-5s and added the forward-swept wings, canards, and some other bits. The configuration was aimed at improved maneuverability.
X-29
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/history/pastprojects/X29/index.html
It,s a Grumman X Wing
Us old Tomcat guys know our Grumman when we see em!
X-29.
Grumman X-29
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/news/FactSheets/FS-008-DFRC.html
Grumman x29 forward swept wing research plane.
NASA experimental forward swept wing jet. X 31 if memory serves.
X-29
Grumman X-29
It's an (the?) X-29.
Of course, it helps that it's plainly labeled right below the cockpit...
An F5 with a F'd up wing.
Grumman X-29
NASA's X-29. There were two built, and this is the second one, given away by the longitudinal stripe on the right wingtip. Built from a heavily modified F-5 fighter. Used to test forward-swept wing technologies as well as canards. Very successful. Saw that particular bird when I was stationed at Edwards during the late 90's.
Grumman X-29 experimental fighter first flown in 1984.
NASA X-29, researching forward-swept wing configuration toward improving fighter maneuverability. They (two were built) also researched variable-camber wings digital fly-by-wire control systems, composite materials, etc.
Built by Grumman, flown from late 1984 through 1988 at Dryden flight test center, for a total of 374 flights.
X-29 experimental aircraft by Grumman. Very interesting maneuverability capabilities, from the front-swept wing and canard configuration. Dates from the same period that I started my degree work in Aerospace Engineering, before I changed my major to Coors and girls.
XF-29A Stingray, I think is the name.
Ah, that's an easy one. That's one of the two X-29s Grumman built for NASA to test forward swept wing technology.
http://www.drivearchive.co.uk/xplanes/xplanes/xplanesx29.jpg
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X-29. Too easy...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_X-29
It's the X-29 experimental aircraft. A test bed for forward swept wing technology.
http://www.fighter-planes.com/info/x29.htm
IIRC Rockwell considered this wing before Grumman built one. They were considering calling it "Sabrebat."
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