Boeing X-53 AAW (Active Aeroelastic Wing)
United States (2006)
Detailing the development and operational history of the Boeing X-53 AAW (Active Aeroelastic Wing) Experimental Aircraft.
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The Boeing X-53 AAW is based on the FA-18 Hornet series fighter with all-new wing technology.
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Boeing X-53 AAW Specifications
United States
Year: 2006
Type: Experimental Aircraft
Manufacturer(s): Boeing Company / McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / NASA - USA
Production: 1
Supported Mission Types
Air-to-Air
Interception
Unmanned
Ground Attack
Close-Air Support
Training
Anti-Submarine
Anti-Ship
Airborne Early Warning
MEDEVAC
Electronic Warfare
Maritime/Navy
Aerial Tanker
Utility/Transport
Passenger Industry
VIP Travel
Business Travel
Search/Rescue
Recon/Scouting
Special Forces
X-Plane/Development
Crew: 1
Length: 56.10 ft (17.1 m)
Width: 38.39 ft (11.70 m)
Height: 15.26 ft (4.65 m)
MTOW: 39,022 lb (17,700 kg)
Installed Power
2 x General Electric F404-GE-400 turbofan engines developing 16,000 lb of thrust each.
Standard Day Performance
Maximum Speed: 1,190 mph (1,915 kph; 1,034 kts)
Maximum Range: 1,864 mi (3,000 km; 1,620 nm)
Service Ceiling: 49,213 ft (15,000 m; 9.32 mi)
Rate-of-Climb: 50,000 ft/min (15,240 m/min)
Armament
None.
Operators List
United States
Series Model Variants
• X-53 - Base Product Designation; single example completed from F/A-18 airframe.