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Have Battle of the X-Planes (had some ADP and Boeing pals on the programs) on DVD, Boeing made crucial errors during the Dem-Val; 1. Changing the design by adding the H-Stabs and re-shaping, 2. Not being able to demonstrate vertical takeoff, supersonic flight then a vertical landing, all in the single flight as compared to the X-35, they had to remove the inlet lip. However, they did demonstrate manufacturing processes which used less structural pieces and rapid composite fabrication techniques. Sometimes, even if you lose you actually can gain, because what you developed is yours to apply elsewhere.

[QUOTE="Hydroman, post: 472749, member: 1140"] Have Battle of the X-Planes (had some ADP and Boeing pals on the programs) on DVD, Boeing made crucial errors during the Dem-Val; 1. Changing the design by adding the H-Stabs and re-shaping, 2. Not being able to demonstrate vertical takeoff, supersonic flight then a vertical landing, all in the single flight as compared to the X-35, they had to remove the inlet lip. However, they did demonstrate manufacturing processes which used less structural pieces and rapid composite fabrication techniques. Sometimes, even if you lose you actually can gain, because what you developed is yours to apply elsewhere. [/QUOTE]

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