Grumman X-29 experimental aircraft. The X-29 was built in 1984 by Grumman for NASA to test the concept of forward sweeping wings. The high lift-to-drag ratio of the wing design provides the plane with enhanced manoeuvrability at supersonic speeds (faster than sound). It is able to turn mid-air quickly and is much less likely to stall at high angles of attack. The main disadvantage of this design is the increased stress load on the wings. The X-29 program ended in 1991 | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / NASA |
Taille de l’image : | 3353 px × 2624 px |
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