Rockwell-MBB X-31
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The Rockwell-Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm X-31 is an experimental jet aircraft designed to test fighter thrust vectoring technology.
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The X-31 aircraft returns from a test flight for VECTOR. | |
Role | Experimental aircraft |
National origin | United States / Germany |
Manufacturer | Rockwell / Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm |
First flight | 11 October 1990 |
Primary users | DARPA NASA DLR |
Number built | 2 |
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It was designed and built by Rockwell and Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB), as part of a joint US and German Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability program to provide additional control authority in pitch and yaw, for significantly more maneuverability than most conventional fighters. An advanced flight control system provided controlled flight at high angles of attack where conventional aircraft would stall or lose control. Two aircraft were built, of which only one has survived.