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The U.S. Air Force's X-44 Manta Fighter Nightmare
« on: May 30, 2024, 06:30:54 am »

The U.S. Air Force's X-44 Manta Fighter Nightmare
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Summary: Lockheed Martin designed the X-44 Manta, a proposed variant of the F-22 Raptor, as a tailless delta-wing aircraft with advanced stealth capabilities. Conceived during the Cold War, this innovative platform aimed to enhance agility and reduce radar signatures by using thrust vectoring in place of traditional tail surfaces.
 
-Despite its promising design, the Manta project was canceled in 2000 before a prototype was built.

-The Air Force's ongoing Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which features a tailless design and advanced technologies, may draw inspiration from the X-44 Manta, reflecting its potential influence on future fighter jets.

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