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RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE
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On December 13, 1985, the Grumman X-29 became the first supersonic forward swept wing (FSW) aircraft.
There were two Grumman X-29 aircraft built using Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter airframes. The test program continued for almost ten years.
The
Grumman X-29 design exhibited decreased turbulence over conventional jet
fighter designs and generally excellent maneuverability.
The
forward swept wing configuration of the Grumman X-29 made the craft inherently unstable.
The Grumman X-29 relied on computerized flight controls for constant flight corrections.
The flight control system of the Grumman X-29 was made up of six
redundant computers. It was estimated that a total systems failure
was as likely as a mechanical failure in other aircraft.
The
Grumman X-29 is currently on display at the National Museum of the U. S.
Air Force located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton,
Ohio.
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First Flight: |
experimental
one
GE F404
1- 16,000 lbs.
48' 1"
27' 2"
13,800
17,800 lbs.
460 mph
1,200 mph
34,500 fpm (est)
55,000 feet
1 hour
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Radio
Control Airplane
RC Airplane by Chris Reiter.
Radio Control
Airplanes:
Pictured
above is the RC Grumman X-29 airplane scratch built by Chris Reiter. The radio control airplane has a length of 43" and a wing span of 27". Power for the pusher prop rc airplane comes from a GWS EPS-350 geared motor swinging a 8 x 6 propeller. All up weight of the radio control airplane is around 16 oz.
The first picture below is of a great looking unidentified rc Grumman X-29 airplane found in RC Groups. If you have any information about the radio control airplane, we would appreciate hearing from you.
The second picture below is of a recently built RC Grumman X-29 airplane by Foam Fanatic of RC Groups. The radio control airplane is 40" long and has a wing span of 22.5". Foam Fanatic powers his rc airplane with a Little Screamers Park Jet motor.
The final picture on this page is of a Grumman X-29 radio control airplane scratch built by Phil Lamb. Phil used all foam construction for his RC Airplane. Specifications for the radio control airplane are a 28" wing span, and a 48" length. An AXI 2208 motor provides the pushing power for the RC Airplane.
Have you built a Grumman X-29 radio control airplane? Do you know of a RC Grumman X-29 airplane ARF, plan or kit? If you do, please email us.
Radio Control Airplane
RC Airplane built by unknown.
Radio Control Airplane
RC Airplane built by Foam Fanatic.
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Radio Control Airplane
 RC Airplane built by Phil Lamb.
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