research aircraft

A research aircraft is a specially equipped airplane or other flying vehicle used to conduct scientific experiments, test new aviation technologies, and gather atmospheric or aerodynamic data.

Instances (9)

• Bell X-1
• Bell X-2
• Douglas X-3 Stiletto
• Northrop X-4 Bantam
• Northrop X-21
• Grumman X-29
• Boeing X-48
• Lockheed Martin X-56
• X-59 QueSST