X-56A Towed from Lakebed
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The remotely piloted X-56A Multi-Utility Technology Testbed was developed by Lockheed Martin for the Air Force Research Laboratory to test active aeroelastic control technologies for flutter suppression and gust-load alleviation on flexible wing structures. NASA Armstrong is conducting follow-on testing with the X-56A to support research on lightweight structures and advanced control technologies for future efficient, environmentally friendly transport aircraft.
May 2014
NASA Photo / Ken Ulbrich