Jul 21 1987
From The Space Library
Pilots from NASA, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and the Grumman Aerospace Corporation completed the first phase of experimental flying of the forward-swept-wing X-29 aircraft. During the tests, the X-29, with its three-surface pitch control system, reached an altitude of 50,200 feet and speeds of about 1.5 times the speed of sound.
After a total of 104 flights, the pilots began the second phase of the flight research program at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility in Edwards, California. During this phase, further flights would test the forward swept wing structure divergence tendencies and the overall aerodynamic performance of the wings and canards. Researchers would also investigate the aircraft's control system and handling qualities, as well as maneuvering characteristics applicable to military use. (NASA Release 87-113)
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