Grumman X-29A

After successfully completing its test program, this X-29A was retired to the National Air Museum in late 1994.

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Grumman X-29A

The X-29 was built to explore state-of-the-art technologies in aircraft design. The most easily identified of these, the forward-swept wing, was combined with advanced materials, a forward mounted elevator (canard), and an electrical flight control system.

 
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