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Grumman X-29

669 Hennerz  3.9 years ago

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. I have been away from SP for nearly 2 years, I was summond back to making planes from a youtube video, heres what bought me back, yes Im a little rusty but here you go

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 39.7ft (12.1m)
  • Length 54.5ft (16.6m)
  • Height 15.9ft (4.9m)
  • Empty Weight 18,489lbs (8,386kg)
  • Loaded Weight 28,140lbs (12,764kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.593
  • Wing Loading 62.5lbs/ft2 (305.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 450.1ft2 (41.8m2)
  • Drag Points 7838

Parts

  • Number of Parts 90
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 503