| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 82-0003 |
| Alternate Serial: | 20003 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman X-29 (G-712) |
| C/n (msn): | N6009 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 829370 |
| Photo Comment |
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During WWII, Germany and the United States experimented with forward-swept wings, but both encountered problems with the metal wings bending dangerously at higher speeds. As stronger composite materials became available, the X-29 was developed to explore forward sweep, advanced materials, a forward-mounted canard elevator and a computerised flight control system. After successfully completing the test program, the X-29A on display (one of two built) was retired to the museum in late 1994 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 July 2025, and has since been viewed 61 times. |