F-16 Forward Swept Wing. In 1976, DARPA (Defense Advanced - TopicsExpress



          

F-16 Forward Swept Wing. In 1976, DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) awarded funds to General Dynamics, Rockwell and Grumman under the Forward-Swept Wing Program. Forward-swept wings offer low drag and improved low-speed handling characteristics, but they are extremely difficult to manufacture using conventional techniques. The use of advanced composite materials makes the wing rigid enough to withstand the forces introduced by aerodynamic stress, while simultaneously avoiding a weight penalty. Concept never left the drawing board
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 05:07:44 +0000

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