From The Bizarre To The Brilliant: The Most Unusual And Innovative Aircraft Designs Of All Time

X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft

In May 1997, the McDonnell Douglas X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft took to the skies for the first time. The revolutionary design, which lacked a traditional tail assembly, set records and inspired further advances in aviation technology that are still seen in the air today. Though it has since been retired, the X-36 left a lasting impact on the world of aviation.
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