VTOL X-Plane

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:category experimental technology demonstrator
military aviation project
gptkbp:conclusionYear 2018
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:DARPA
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:goal improve speed, efficiency, and agility of VTOL aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VTOL X-Plane
gptkbp:notable_contract gptkb:Sikorsky
gptkb:Boeing
gptkb:Aurora_Flight_Sciences
gptkb:Karem_Aircraft
gptkbp:notableDesigner distributed electric propulsion
hybrid-electric powertrain
gptkbp:notableModel Aurora XV-24A LightningStrike
gptkbp:purpose demonstrate advanced vertical takeoff and landing technologies
gptkbp:startYear 2013
gptkbp:status program concluded
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:XV-24A_LightningStrike
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7