The Northrop X-21A was an experimental aircraft designed to test wings with laminar flow control. It was based on the Douglas WB-66D airframe, with the wing-mounted engines moved to the …

May 2, 2023 · Explore how a wing’s lift could be artificially boosted to reduce drag and increase performance, particularly in large, long-range aircraft designs—some of which would be …

The X-planes are a series of experimental United States aircraft and rockets, used to test and evaluate new technologies and aerodynamic concepts. They have an X designator within the …

The Stearman XA-21 (Model X-100) was a competitor in a United States Army Air Corps competition for a twin-engined attack aircraft which (after redesigns) led to the Douglas A-20 …

Dec 10, 2023 · In the early 1960s, amidst the dynamic landscape of aviation exploration, the Northrop X-21A emerged as a beacon of innovation. Tasked with a mission that went beyond …

Jul 7, 2011 · Laminar-flow control is a technology that offers the potential for improvements in aircraft fuel usage, range or endurance that far exceed any known single aeronautical …

Much extremely valuable information, however, was obtained during the X-21 flight program, supported by wind-tunnel and analytical studies. After successfully demonstrating the ability to …

The prototype’s wing lift was artificially boosted by an extensive pattern of razor-thin slots in the upper wing surface to reduce drag. Get the latest FLYING stories delivered directly to your...

Jul 25, 2021 · PILATUS PC-21 The Pilatus PC-21 is a turboprop-powered advanced trainer with a stepped tandem cockpit. It is manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. (wiki) This model …

The Northrop X-21A was an experimental aircraft designed to test wings with laminar flow control. It was based on the Douglas WB-66D airframe, with the wing-mounted engines moved to the …