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Description
| Notes: Experimental fighter with 33.73 degree forward sweep, aeroelastic, graphite epoxy composite wings, close coupled variable incidence cannards and digital FLY-BY-WIRE flight control system. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | X-29 | |
| Designation: | X-29 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Research | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
| First Flew: | 1984/12/14 | |
| Serial/Bureau Number: | NASA049 | |
| Location: | NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility - Visitor Center, Edwards California | |
Specifications
| Length: | 53' 11.25" | 16.4 m | |
| Height: | 14' 3.5" | 4.3 m | |
| Wingspan: | 27' 2.5" | 8.2 m | |
| Wingarea: | 188.8 sq ft | 17.5 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 13,800 lb | 6,258 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 17,303 lb | 7,847 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 17,800 lb | 8,072 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric F404-GE-400 | ||
| Thrust (each): | 16,000 lb | 7,256 kg | |
Performance
| Ceiling: | 50,200 ft | 15,300 m | |