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The Rockwell RPRV-870 HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) was a NASA program to develop technologies for future fighter aircraft. Among the technologies explored were close-coupled canards, fully digital flight control (including propulsion),composite materials (graphite andfiberglass), remote piloting, synthetic vision systems, winglets, and others.The aircraft were produced by Rockwell International. Their first flights took place in 1979, and testing was completed in 1983.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 26.4ft (8.1m)
- Length 29.4ft (9.0m)
- Height 9.2ft (2.8m)
- Empty Weight 11,983lbs (5,435kg)
- Loaded Weight 24,930lbs (11,308kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.45
- Wing Loading 121.4lbs/ft2 (592.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 205.4ft2 (19.1m2)
- Drag Points 3330
Parts
- Number of Parts 122
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 448
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