Grumman X-29 - Specifications (X-29)

Specifications (X-29)

Data from NASA X-Planes Donald, Winchester

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Payload: 4,000 lb (1,810 kg)
• Length: 48 ft 1 in (14.7 m)
• Wingspan: 27 ft 2 in (8.29 m)
• Height: 14 ft 9 in (4.26 m)
• Wing area: 188.8 ft² (17.54 m²)
• Empty weight: 13,800 lb (6,260 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 17,800 lb (8,070 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × General Electric F404 turbofan, 16,000 lbf (71.2 kN)

Performance

• Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,100 mph, 1,770 km/h at 33,000 ft (10,000 m))
• Range: 350 mi (560 km)
• Service ceiling: 55,000 ft (16,800 m)