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Boeing X-36
Boeing · Tailless Agility Demonstrator · USA · Modern (1992–2009)
The McDonnell Douglas X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft is an American stealthy subscale prototype jet UAV. Built for NASA and first flown in 1997, it was designed without the traditional empennage found on most aircraft. This configuration was designed to reduce weight, drag, and radar cross section; and increase range, maneuverability, and survivability.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Experimental
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Co-Manufacturer
- McDonnell Douglas
- Operator
- NASA / USAF
- Primary Role
- Tailless Agility Demonstrator
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1997
- Produced
- 2
- Propulsion
- Turbofan
- Engine
- Williams Research F112 turbofan
- Thrust / Power
- 700 lbf
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 18.7
- Wingspan (ft)
- 10.4
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 836
- MTOW (lb)
- 1250
- Endurance (hr)
- 0.5
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 20000
- Range (mi)
- 100
- Max Speed (mph)
- 230