X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Demonstrator

EC95-43153-1 After being flown in the Paris Air Show in June 1995, the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator Aircraft, based at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, is off-loaded from an Air Force Reserve C-5 transport after the ferry flight back to Edwards. At the air show, the X-31 demonstrated the value of using thrust vectoring, directing engine exhaust flow, coupled with advanced flight control systems to provide controlled flight at very high angles of attack. 1995 NASA Photo / NASA
NASA Identifier: 353068main_EC95-43153-1