Studies from the X-29 showed that forward swept wings, coupled with movable canards, gave pilots excellent control response.
X-29 FSW Specifications
Primary Function:Experimental Aircraft
Contractor:Grumman
Crew:One
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
One General Electric F404-GE-400 at 16,000 lb of thrust
Dimensions
Length:48.1 feet
Wingspan:27.2 feet
Height:14 feet
Weights
Empty:13,600 lb
Maximum Takeoff:17,600 lb
Performance
Speed:Mach 1.6 (1,120mph)
Ceiling:50,000 feet
Range:N/A
Armament
N/A
X-29 FSW Achievements
Studies from the X-29 showed that forward swept wings, coupled with movable canards, gave pilots excellent control response.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’X-29 FSW’]