1/72 X-29 (U.S. Advanced Technology Administrator)

1/72 X-29

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 . The aerodynamic instability of the X-29's airframe required the use of computerized fly-by-wire control. Composite materials were used to control the aeroelastic divergent twisting experienced by forward-swept wings, and to reduce weight. The X-29 first flew in 1984; two X-29s were flight-tested over the next decade.

Features

• Highly detailed, injection-molded gray plastic parts
• Cockpit includes an instrument panel and pilot
• Detailed landing gear
• Waterslide decals
• Illustrated assembly guide

Includes: One plastic model

Requires

• Assembly
• Cement
• Hobby knife
• Sprue cutters
• Paint

Specifications

- Scale: 1/72

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