X-29 aircraft

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control digital flight control system
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration variable geometry
asymmetric configuration
gptkbp:aircraft_operated enhanced aircraft performance
advanced aerodynamic features
over 200 flight hours
gptkbp:aircraft_program gptkb:X-29_program
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:avionics advanced avionics system
gptkbp:collaborations collaboration with universities
gptkbp:conducts_research_on aerodynamics
gptkbp:control_surfaces variable camber control surfaces
gptkbp:control_system fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design Mc Donnell Douglas design team
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1976
gptkbp:design_feature forward-swept wings
gptkbp:design_philosophy innovative design philosophy
gptkbp:elevation 15,000 m
gptkbp:engine_type twin-engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1984
extensive flight testing
numerous test flights
collected extensive flight data
evaluation of flight characteristics
multiple flight testing phases
gptkbp:flight_style expanded flight envelope
unique flight characteristics
gptkbp:funding funded by U. S. government
gptkbp:fuselage_material composite materials
gptkbp:has_authority_over enhanced control authority
increased control authority
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-29 aircraft
gptkbp:impact significant impact on aerospace research
gptkbp:influence future aircraft designs
gptkbp:invention 2
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern aircraft technology
gptkbp:length 15.2 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 2.5
gptkbp:mission demonstrate advanced technologies
gptkbp:notable_battle high maneuverability
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:NASA_test_pilots
gptkb:training
gptkbp:operational_history 1984 to 1996
gptkbp:project 12 years
completed in 1996
gptkbp:research_areas flight dynamics
gptkbp:research_focus control surfaces
gptkbp:research_institutes gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center
gptkbp:research_output data for future aircraft
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1996
gptkbp:role technology demonstrator
gptkbp:roll_rate high roll rate
active roll control system
gptkbp:significance advanced flight technologies
gptkbp:stall_speed improved stall characteristics
gptkbp:stealth_features limited radar cross-section
gptkbp:wind_tunnel_testing wind tunnel testing conducted
gptkbp:wingspan 11.6 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Skunk_Works_X-44
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6