X-29
39.6k maverickvii
9.6 years ago
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The Grumman X-29 was an American experimental aircraft that tested a forward-swept wing, canard control surfaces, and other novel aircraft technologies. The aerodynamic instability of the X-29's airframe required the use of computerized fly-by-wire controls.
Simple build, fun to fly.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s) +14 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
- Length 36.0ft (11.0m)
- Height 9.7ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 5,588lbs (2,535kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,470lbs (3,388kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.256
- Wing Loading 35.4lbs/ft2 (173.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 210.8ft2 (19.6m2)
- Drag Points 1485
Parts
- Number of Parts 60
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 301
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9,545 WormforceI don't understand why you didn't get more ratings for this beauty :)9.5 years ago
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9,382 FlOuLooks great, flies well. Good job9.6 years ago
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25.2k A5mod3usVery well replicated. Good job!9.6 years ago
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39.6k maverickvii@planesnthings huh, I'm not sure what's up with the landing, seemed quite landable to me, just have to be liberal with the brakes.9.6 years ago
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18.6k TeusNice replica! Well done!9.6 years ago