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πŸš€ Oh, the Boeing X-29, a "radical" 1980s plane with wings that dared to defy logic and a lifespan as short as its Wikipedia entry. Forward-swept wings promised groundbreaking maneuverabilityβ€”great for all those top-secret airshows nobody attended. πŸ›©οΈπŸ’₯
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Icons of Aviation History: Boeing X-29

In the 1980s, experiments were begun with a radical new aircraft design–the forward-swept wing. This odd-looking configuration promised a number of aerodynamic benefits. However, these benefi…

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