X-31

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control digital fly-by-wire
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration delta wing
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:application military and civilian aircraft.
gptkbp:avionics advanced
gptkbp:cockpit single-seat
gptkbp:collaborations between NASA and military
gptkbp:collection aerodynamic data
gptkbp:control_surfaces canards
gptkbp:controls thrust vectoring
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design variable-sweep wing
NASA and Mc Donnell Douglas
gptkbp:design_purpose enhanced maneuverability
gptkbp:engine_type twin-engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1990
numerous
analyzed for improvements
gptkbp:flight_control_laws adaptive
gptkbp:flight_style expanded
unconventional
gptkbp:fuselage_material composite materials
gptkbp:has_authority_over highly maneuverable
gptkbp:height 4.5 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-31
gptkbp:inspiration future aircraft designs
gptkbp:involved_technology to commercial aviation
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:X-31_program
completed successfully
gptkbp:landing_gear gptkb:Cycling
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern fighter jets
gptkbp:length 15.2 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 1.6
gptkbp:notable_feature thrust vectoring
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:NASA_test_pilots
gptkbp:number_built 2
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:none
stealth and agility
gptkbp:performance evaluated during tests
gptkbp:primary_mission demonstrate advanced flight control systems
gptkbp:project 5 years
gptkbp:range 1,500 km
gptkbp:research_focus aerodynamics
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1995
gptkbp:role technology demonstrator
gptkbp:roll_rate thrust vectoring
60 degrees per second
gptkbp:significance advanced flight technologies
gptkbp:stall_speed 120 knots
gptkbp:strikeouts canard surfaces
gptkbp:weight 6,000 kg
gptkbp:wind_tunnel_testing extensive
gptkbp:wing_area 30 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 9.1 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grumman
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkb:NASA_Armstrong_Flight_Research_Center
gptkb:DARPA's_X-Plane_Program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5