1985 Northrop Scout-Attack X-Wing

[Chris707]

Don't know if this might've been a "black" competitor for the LHX program, 'bout the right timeframe...

Chris
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[yasotay]

Very interesting... it has certain superficial resemblance to the McDonnell Douglas LHX "fighter” design. I am surprised to find other firms, besides Sikorsky had an “X” wing conceptual efforts. Being somewhat familiar with most of the LHX efforts, I have not seen this before. Of course being somewhat familiar does not make me an expert.

 

[sferrin]

The Sikorsky X-Wing was wayyyy cooler looking though

 

[Sundog]

I've seen that design before, but it was only listed as the Northrop submission for the LHX. This is the first I've heard it claimed it was to use a stopped rotor as well. Do you have any reference for the stopped rotor claim?

 

[Chris707]

this was referenced from US Patent 4711415

Chris

 

[hesham]

Who still has a picture for it ?,it is gone from the topic.

 

[TomS]

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4711415.pdf

 

[elmayerle]

We can hope that Tony's book will include this one.

 

[hesham]

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4711415.pdf

Thanks.