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| X-36 | |
|---|---|
 X-36 in flight | |
| General information | |
| Type | Research aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/Boeing |
| Status | Retired |
| Number built | 2[1] |
| History | |
| First flight | 17 May 1997 |
The McDonnell Douglas (later Boeing) X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft is an American stealthy subscale prototype jet designed to fly 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.[2]
- ^ Jenkins, Landis, and Miller 2003. p. 46.
- ^ "X-36 - Military Aircraft". fas.org. Retrieved 2 May 2020.