gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
experimental
adaptive control systems
forward-swept wing
two prototypes built.
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gptkbp:avionics
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modern digital systems
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gptkbp:cockpit
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single-seat
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gptkbp:collaborations
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NASA and military
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gptkbp:controls
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fly-by-wire
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gptkbp:crew
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one
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gptkbp:design
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NASA and Mc Donnell Douglas
forward-swept wing aircraft
test forward-swept wing technology
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:General_Electric_F404
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gptkbp:features
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low drag characteristics
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1984
gptkb:NASA_Dryden_Flight_Research_Center
over 200
aerospace engineering
expanded
December 14, 1984
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gptkbp:has_programs
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gptkb:Advanced_Tactical_Fighter
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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X-29 Forward Swept Wing
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gptkbp:influence
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future aircraft designs
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gptkbp:invention
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two
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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extensive
advanced flight control systems
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced modern fighter jets
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gptkbp:length
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15.2 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
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gptkbp:material
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composite materials
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gptkbp:max_speed
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Mach 2.5
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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variable camber wings
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gptkbp:operational_history
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limited
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:performance
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aerodynamic efficiency
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gptkbp:research_areas
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flight dynamics
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gptkbp:research_focus
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aerodynamics
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1992
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gptkbp:role
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technology demonstrator
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gptkbp:roll_rate
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high
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gptkbp:significance
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demonstrated benefits of forward-swept wings
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gptkbp:speed
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improved
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:surface
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elevons
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gptkbp:weight
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6,000 kg
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gptkbp:wingspan
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11.6 m
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Northrop
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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