Grumman X-29

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On December 13, 1985, the Grumman X-29 became the first supersonic forward swept wing (FSW) aircraft.

There were two 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 experimental aircraft made it inherently unstable. It relied on computerized flight controls for constant flight corrections.

The flight control system 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.

Specifications
Primary Function: Crew: Engine: Thrust: Length: Wingspan: Weight Empty: Max. Weight: Cruise Speed: Max. Speed: Climb Rate: Ceiling: Endurance: 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 12/14/84

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Chris Reiter's rc Grumman X-29.

Radio Control Airplanes:

Nitro Planes has a rc Grumman X-29 scale model for sale. It has a wingspan of 39 1/2" and a length of 58". Its fuselage is made from fiberglass and its wings are built up balsa. You will need a motor and 90 mm EDF unit to fly the 7 lb. model.

Pictured above is the RC Grumman X-29 scratch built by Chris Reiter. It has a length of 43" and a wingspan 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 is around 16 oz.

The first picture below is of a great looking unidentified rc Grumman X-29 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 rc Grumman X-29 by Foam Fanatic of RC Groups. It is 40" long and has a wingspan 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 rc airplane scratch built by Phil Lamb. Phil used all foam construction for his RC Airplane. Specifications are a 28" wing span, and a 48" length. An AXI 2208 motor provides the pushing power for the RC Airplane.

Easy Tiger Models has the rc Grumman X-29 EDF for sale as a ARF and as a RTF. Construction is a fiberglass body with built-up balsa wings. It is sold with or without retractable landing gear installed and with or without a Tigerfan 101 mm EDF unit. installed. Dimensions are a wingspan of 40" with a length of 58". Ready to fly weight is about 104 oz.

We found a rc Grumman X-29 EDF for sale at the Fly-Model Co., China website. It has a 39 1/2" wingspan and 58" length. Weight is about 7 lbs.

Do you know of a rc Grumman X-29 we should include on this page? Email us.

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A rc Grumman X-29 built by unknown.

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The rc Grumman X-29 built by Foam Fanatic.

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Phil Lamb's rc Grumman X-29.