A flown forward-swept-wing technology demonstrator used to investigate advanced fighter aerodynamics, composites, and digital flight control.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1984
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerGrumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-29A | Prototype | Fighter | United States Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
X-29A
X-29A — C016 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 1 × General Electric F404 turbofan
Armament: Unarmed fighter-technology demonstrator; combat significance lies in aerodynamic/control-system research.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1985-86 — Jane’s Publishing Company · Tier 3