X-32

Boeing X-32 is an experimental prototype demonstrator for the Joint Strike Fighter Programme. The aim is to develop an affordable next-generation aircraft with a common design that can be used in three different versions that will replace aging aircraft.
Boeing has built two concept demonstrator aircraft called X-32A and X-32B. The X-32A concept demonstrator made its first flight on 18 September, 2000, and completed its flight test program on Feb. 3, 2001. The X-32B made its first flight March 29, 2001 and at present is being tested to validate the Boeing direct-lift approach to STOVL flight.




The Boeing X-32 is has a simple, modular airframe design. The competion criteria set forth by the U.S. government is that the aircraft has to have a common design and to have the ability to be produced in three different versions:

Short take-off and vertical landing version to replace its AV-8B Harrier and F/A-18 Hornet
Conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) version to replace the F-16 and A-10, and to complement the F-22A Raptor
Carrier-based strike fighter to complement the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and to replace the A-6
Each of these variants must perform unique missions and flight characteristics and share a high level of commonality to reduce costs.

Boeing X-32 (JSF) Specifications

Type: Experimental Prototype Demonstrator for the Joint Strike Fighter
Country: USA

Main Powerplant: 1 x Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan

Empty Weight: 10,200 kg

Maximum Take-Off Weight: 22,700 kg

Length: 13.6 m

Span: 11,0 m

Wing Area: 55 sq m

Crew: 1

Maximum Speed: Aprroximately Mach 1.5
OOOPPPSSS can a mod move this too the Aircraft Projects forum

I was in the wrong forum when this came to my mind

[Edited on 21-3-2004 by The_Fiend]

[Edited on 21-3-2004 by The_Fiend]

and your point is??????????????????

(why didnt u use the aeroplane section of the forum????)

and also it wont be used, it didnt win against the f-35 gosh maaaaaaaaaaaan.................

i love this aircraft. its one of my favorite ever. Am i correct to say this is the carrier version of teh f-22

Originally posted by Quicksilver
Am i correct to say this is the carrier version of teh f-22

no, you're not.

Lockheed-Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)

the yf32 was fighting against the f35 in the JSF project. and the yf32 is one ugly plane.
The yf23 blackwidow was a much more beautyfull plane when it was in a battle for a contract with the f22 raptor. which is also a great looking plane, specially the fb22 (fighter bomber) variant.

Yet another stat page. Nice looking design and everything, but it didn't have what it takes to match with the now known f-35 jsf.

Hmmm...there are aircraft similar to this in Matthew Reilly's book Area 7. I guess its a good conspiracy book for the people here.

great plane and all, but it lost out to the 35, and IMO is one ugly duck!

Personally, I would have liked to have seen the navy take a F/A-22 or YF-23 as their main plane - the reason: The Navy conntributes as much as the Airforce does in air combat roles because carriers allow for rapid forward deployment. Thus, our best F/A is only available to part of our air power. Personally - and I made the point in another thread - I think both the USAF and US Navy made a HUGE mistake in not going with the YF-23 as the main attack aircraft.

its the x-32, not yf-32 because it was deemed that the performance winner between the two jsf types would not nessecarily the winner, so yf wasny used
a little known fact about the atf competition was that the f-22 was picked partly because it was easier to convert to a navy craft (the navy was involved at this point in the atf competiotion) by adding swing wings and a new cockpit, but three months after the yf-22 won the navy dropped its atf plans.

Copied verbatim from:

members.lycos.co.uk...

non the less I found another x craft its the x30 with a picture. go to this link and when the pdf is open go to slide 10

www.darpa.mil...

This is has been discussed a hundred times before, you are wrong to say this is the Carrier version of the F-22 for the F-35 JSF has three Versions-
F-35a basic AirForce Model- Normal Air Supieriority fighter as well as strike aircraft.

F-35b Marine STOVL model- Vertical take off and landing capability

F-35c Navy Carrier model- Larger wing span

I'm not supplying pics, we all know what it looks like.

I heard somewere i heard that the x-32 is going to still be built but not for the armed forces. I think it was going to be built for nasa research. once i find out were i read that ill post it.