Boeing X-53 Active Aeroelastic Wing

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Boeing_X-53_Active_Aeroelastic_Wing
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraftType gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:basedOn F/A-18 Hornet
gptkbp:category gptkb:Boeing_aircraft
NASA aircraft
experimental military aircraft of the United States
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:firstFlight 2002
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boeing X-53 Active Aeroelastic Wing
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing_Phantom_Works
gptkbp:notableFeature flexible wing structure
improved maneuverability
potential for lighter wings
reduced need for control surfaces
gptkbp:numberBuilt 1
gptkbp:partner gptkb:Air_Force_Research_Laboratory
gptkb:NASA_Dryden_Flight_Research_Center
gptkbp:programEndYear 2005
gptkbp:purpose test active aeroelastic wing technology
gptkbp:startYear 1996
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:tailNumber gptkb:NASA_853
gptkbp:technology active aeroelastic wing
wing twist control
gptkbp:testbedAircraft gptkb:F/A-18A_Hornet_(No._853,_NASA_853)
gptkbp:testLocation gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5