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X-29 - 29 Parts

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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 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.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor [CLOSED] Name = Part Count Challenge
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 33.0ft (10.0m)
  • Length 55.8ft (17.0m)
  • Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 6,340lbs (2,876kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,478lbs (5,206kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.978
  • Wing Loading 45.2lbs/ft2 (220.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 254.0ft2 (23.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1799

Parts

  • Number of Parts 29
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 125
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    Name: Grumman X-29

    Type: Experimental Aircraft

    Does it match: Yes (29 Parts)

    Creator: @RealMicroZack2024


    Aesthetics: 7
    Build Quality: 7
    Details: 5
    Description: 2.5
    Accuracy: 80% = 8
    Extra: 3

    Overall: 32.5


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