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Topic started on 21-3-2004 @ 02:55 PM by The_Fiend
Boeing X-32 is an experimental prototype demonstrator for the Joint Strike Fighter Programme. The aim is to develop an affordable next-generation aircraft with a common design that can be used in three different versions that will replace aging aircraft.
Boeing has built two concept demonstrator aircraft called X-32A and X-32B. The X-32A concept demonstrator made its first flight on 18 September, 2000, and completed its flight test program on Feb. 3, 2001. The X-32B made its first flight March 29, 2001 and at present is being tested to validate the Boeing direct-lift approach to STOVL flight.




The Boeing X-32 is has a simple, modular airframe design. The competion criteria set forth by the U.S. government is that the aircraft has to have a common design and to have the ability to be produced in three different versions:

Short take-off and vertical landing version to replace its AV-8B Harrier and F/A-18 Hornet
Conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) version to replace the F-16 and A-10, and to complement the F-22A Raptor
Carrier-based strike fighter to complement the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and to replace the A-6
Each of these variants must perform unique missions and flight characteristics and share a high level of commonality to reduce costs.

Boeing X-32 (JSF) Specifications

Type: Experimental Prototype Demonstrator for the Joint Strike Fighter
Country: USA

Main Powerplant: 1 x Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan

Empty Weight: 10,200 kg

Maximum Take-Off Weight: 22,700 kg

Length: 13.6 m

Span: 11,0 m

Wing Area: 55 sq m

Crew: 1

Maximum Speed: Aprroximately Mach 1.5
OOOPPPSSS can a mod move this too the Aircraft Projects forum

I was in the wrong forum when this came to my mind

[Edited on 21-3-2004 by The_Fiend]

[Edited on 21-3-2004 by The_Fiend]
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