Aircraft Info

"The Grumman X-29 is an American experimental aircraft that tested a forward-swept wing, canard control surfaces, and other novel aircraft technologies. Funded by NASA, the United States Air Force and DARPA, the X-29 was developed by Grumman, and the two built were flown by NASA and the United States Air Force. The aerodynamic instability of the X-29's airframe required the use of computerized fly-by-wire control. Composite materials were used to control the aeroelastic divergent twisting experienced by forward-swept wings, and to reduce weight. The aircraft first flew in 1984, and two X-29s were flight tested through 1991."

Fictional Lore

"The Experimental - 04 was used as a Testbed technology for the Upcoming ATF program for Northrop Grumman Switchblade Stealth Variable wings"

Activation Group

AG1 : Canopy
AG5 : Landing Gear light
AG6 : Front landing gear take off assistant
AG8 : Engine switch

Trivia

• This is what the Northrop Grumman Switchblade looks like