Active Aeroelastic Wing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf experimental aircraft technology
gptkbp:aircraftTested gptkb:F/A-18A_(No._853)
gptkbp:demonstrates potential for lighter wings
active control of wing flexibility
aeroelastic tailoring
improved roll performance
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkb:U.S._Air_Force
gptkbp:firstFlight November 2002
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:Air_Force_Research_Laboratory
gptkb:Boeing_Phantom_Works
gptkb:NASA_Dryden_Flight_Research_Center
gptkbp:goal reduce weight and complexity of aircraft control systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Active Aeroelastic Wing
gptkbp:purpose to demonstrate control of aircraft using wing flexibility
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:X-53_Active_Aeroelastic_Wing
gptkbp:startYear 1996
2005
gptkbp:technology aeroelastic control
gptkbp:testedBy F/A-18 Hornet
gptkbp:testLocation gptkb:NASA_Dryden_Flight_Research_Center
gptkbp:uses wing twist for roll control
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Convair_X-53
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6