X-29 experimental aircraft

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control active control system
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration tailless design
gptkbp:aircraft_operated advanced materials
integrated systems
evaluated
influential in aerospace engineering
experimental aircraft category
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:avionics advanced avionics
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
gptkbp:contribution aerodynamics and control systems
gptkbp:control_surfaces elevons
gptkbp:control_system fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design forward-swept wings
NASA and Mc Donnell Douglas
gptkbp:design_features variable geometry wings
gptkbp:design_purpose improve maneuverability
gptkbp:engine gptkb:General_Electric_F404
gptkbp:financial_stability improved stability characteristics
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1984
completed
numerous
completed successfully
extensively recorded
gptkbp:flight_research pioneering
gptkbp:flight_style unique
expanded
gptkbp:flight_tests_conducted_by NASA and USAF
gptkbp:fuselage_material composite materials
gptkbp:has_authority_over enhanced
gptkbp:height 4.3 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-29 experimental aircraft
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:inspiration future aircraft designs
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:NASA
new technologies
gptkbp:landing_distance short
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle type
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern aircraft design
gptkbp:length 15.2 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 2.0
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:NASA_test_pilots
gptkbp:number_built 2
gptkbp:operational_history limited
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:none
gptkbp:project gptkb:X-29
1981 to 1992
gptkbp:research_areas flight dynamics
gptkbp:research_duration 8 years
gptkbp:research_focus aerodynamic efficiency
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1992
gptkbp:role technology demonstrator
gptkbp:roll_control_system gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkbp:roll_rate high
wing warping
gptkbp:significance first forward-swept wing aircraft to fly
gptkbp:stall_speed improved
gptkbp:takeoff_distance short
gptkbp:used_for aerodynamic research
gptkbp:weight approximately 7,000 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 11.6 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_James_S._Mc_Donnell_Space_Hangar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5