X-36 Tailless Fighter

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:NASA_test_pilots
30 minutes
tailless
gptkbp:application unmanned aerial vehicles
gptkbp:collection aerodynamic performance
gptkbp:combat_role unmanned combat aerial vehicle research
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
digital fly-by-wire
active control technology
canard surfaces
gptkbp:design gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
demonstrate tailless flight
gptkbp:developer 1994-1999
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:features no vertical stabilizers
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1997
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
agile
completed
highly maneuverable
gptkbp:has_authority_over high
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-36 Tailless Fighter
gptkbp:inspiration stealth technology principles
gptkbp:invention 2
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Advanced_Tactical_Fighter
successful
gptkbp:length 8.2 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:material composite materials
gptkbp:max_speed 0.9 Mach
gptkbp:notable_achievement demonstrated tailless flight capabilities
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:project gptkb:1999
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:U._S._government
gptkbp:research improved stability
gptkbp:research_focus aerodynamics
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:roll_rate high
gptkbp:significance tailless aircraft design
gptkbp:stealth_features gptkb:battle
gptkbp:strikeouts elevons
gptkbp:surface canards
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 8.5 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northrop
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5