Boeing X-32

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The Boeing X-32 was a stealthy, delta-winged prototype fighter developed for the U.S. Joint Strike Fighter competition, ultimately losing to the Lockheed Martin X-35 (now the F-35).

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Predicate Object
instanceOf X-plane
experimental aircraft
prototype fighter aircraft
stealth aircraft
aircraftRole multirole fighter
strike fighter
aircraftType single-seat fighter
airframeMaterial composite materials
airIntakeType chin-mounted intake
category experimental military aircraft
jet aircraft
military aircraft
competitorIn Joint Strike Fighter program
surface form: Joint Strike Fighter competition
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
designation X-32
designFeature large chin air intake
single-engine layout
stealth technology
developedFor Joint Strike Fighter program
Department of Defense
surface form: United States Department of Defense
engineType turbofan
era 1990s
firstFlight 2000
intendedReplacementFor various legacy fighter and attack aircraft
intendedVariants carrier-capable variant
conventional takeoff and landing
short takeoff and vertical landing
lostTo Lockheed Martin X-35
manufacturer Boeing
natoName none
numberBuilt 2 prototypes
operator Boeing
surface form: Boeing (test operations)
programName X-32
programOutcome not selected for production
programPhase concept demonstration phase
programStatus canceled
propulsion single turbofan engine
relatedTo F-35 Lightning II
surface form: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
sponsoredBy Department of Defense
surface form: United States Department of Defense
successorInRole F-35 Lightning II
surface form: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
tailConfiguration twin-tail
testRole technology demonstrator
usedBy Royal Air Force
surface form: Royal Air Force (intended)

Royal Navy
surface form: Royal Navy (intended)

United States Air Force
surface form: United States Air Force (intended)

United States Marine Corps
surface form: United States Marine Corps (intended)

United States Navy
surface form: United States Navy (intended)
wingConfiguration delta wing

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