X-56A

Country of Origin: USA

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The X-56A, previously known as the Multi-Utility Technology Testbed (MUTT), is an unmanned aerial vehicle that is designed to explore active control technology for potential use in future high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) reconnaissance aircraft.

The UAV is intended to test active flutter suppression and gust load alleviation technologies. These are considered necessary to successfully develop slender, lightweight, high-aspect-ratio wings that could be used by future transport...

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