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ECN-14280

ECN-14280

The HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) subscale research vehicle, seen here during a research flight, was flown by the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from mid 1979 to January 1983. The aircraft demonstrated advanced fighter technologies that have been used in the development of many modern high performance military aircraft.

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HiMATHighly Maneuverable Aircraft TechnologyLangleyAir Force Flight Dynamics Laboratorycompositescanardswingletsmodern military aircraftremotely piloted

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ECN-14280

Date Created

December 30, 1980

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AFRC

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Edwards, CA, USA

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