X-29 High Angle-of-Attack Flying Qualities
Abstract
This program was conducted to evaluate the X-29 configuration at high angle of attack. The flight test objectives were to evaluate the high angle of attack (AOA) flying qualities and to conduct a limited military utility and agility metric test effort with the X-29 number two research aircraft (USAF S/N 820049). These objectives were met. The X-29 was an advanced technology demonstrator aircraft which incorporated a forward swept wing, a thin supercritical airfoil, an aeroelastically tailored composite wing cover, full span flaperons providing variable camber, variable incidence close coupled canards, high longitudinal static instability, a three surface longitudinal control configuration, and a triplex digital flight control system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADB157529
Entities
People
- Dana Purifoy
- Frederick R. Webster
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center