X-29A

X-29A
- Forward-Swept Wing Demonstrator

X-29A Image A

Origin: (Real World)
United States of America

Games Featured In:
Ace Combat 2
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

Operators:
"A World With No Boundaries"
Aurelian Air Force
Belkan Air Force
Leasath Air Force
Martinez Security
Osean Air Defense Force
Special Tactical Fighter Squadron "Scarface"
Usean Rebel Air Force
Ustian Air Force
Vahalia Terrorist Group
Yuktobanian Air Force

Ace Squadron Pilot(s):
Daredevil / YAF (AC5)
Bauer / BAF (ACZ)
Tausend / BAF (ACZ)
Hundert / BAF (ACZ)
Fliege / BAF (ACZ)
Viper / LAF (ACX)
Katana / Vahalia (ACJA)

Armament: (Special Weapons)
Gun / 2x 20mm M39A2 Cannon
Standard Missiles / AIM-9M Sidewinder
FAEB / BLU-73/B Fuel-Air-Explosive (ACZ/ACX)
LAGM / AGM-88 HARM (ACX)
QAAM / AIM-9X Sidewinder (AC5/ACZ/ACX)
XAGM / AGM-65G Maverick (ACZ)

Ace Combat 2 Stats:
Power: 70
Defense: 30
Mobility: 60
Stability: 30
Climbing Ability: 60
Air-to-Air: 50
Air-to-Ground: 40

Ace Combat 5 Stats:
Speed: 73
Mobility: 71
Stability: 47
Defense: 49
Air-to-Air: 76
Air-to-Ground: 40

Ace Combat Zero Stats:
Speed: 73
Defense: 49
Mobility: 71
Stability: 47
Air-to-Air: 76
Air-to-Ground: 40

Background:
The X-29 is a USAF/NASA technology demonstrator built to investigate the aerodynamic advantages of the forward-swept wing concept. Built upon the body of a modified F-5E Tiger II with a single F404-GE-400 engine, forward-mounted canard wings, and redesigned air intakes, the X-29 logged a total of 422 flights between models 1 and 2 and managed to achieve a maximum angle of attack of 67 degrees. It has the ability to reach a maximum speed of Mach 1.6. Without advanced composites, lightweight airframe made of aluminium and titanium, and fly-by-wire controls none of the plane’s accomplishments would have been possible as the aircraft is inherently unstable and the FSW adheres to stresses far greater than that of a conventional swept-back wing platform. The program was conducted between 1984 and 1992, and has been attributed by western sources as console to the design of the Russian-made Su-47 Berkut.

The X-29, though not meant to be a fighter, performs very well as a multirole aircraft. Because of its forward swept wing, the X-29 has exceptional maneuverability, but lacks the ability to carry a decent air-to-ground weaponry payload. This holds the X-29 back and forces it to maintain its status as a light-weight jet fighter, more suitable for air-to-air engagements.

SOURCE:
Ace Combat Series (In-Game Data)
Source: Global Security - http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/sys...rcraft/x-29.htm

ACCREDITATION:
Original Article By: "Millie"