Lockheed Martin X-56A Multi-Utility Technology Testbed Family
The Lockheed Martin X-56A Multi-Utility Technology Testbed was a modular remotely piloted experimental aircraft developed for active aeroelastic control research. Its interchangeable center bodies and stiff or flexible wing sets supported flight testing of flutter suppression, gust-load alleviation, flexible structures, and advanced sensing for future efficient transport aircraft.
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Identity
- Aliases
- X-56AX-56A MUTTMulti-Utility Technology TestbedFIDO
- Family Name
- Lockheed Martin X-56A MUTT
- Full Name
- Lockheed Martin X-56A Multi-Utility Technology Testbed Family
- Roles
- researchexperimentaltechnology_demonstrator
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Lockheed Martin X-56A Multi-Utility Technology Testbed was a modular remotely piloted experimental aircraft developed for active aeroelastic control research. Its interchangeable center bodies and stiff or flexible wing sets supported flight testing of flutter suppression, gust-load alleviation, flexible structures, and advanced sensing for future efficient transport aircraft.
- Manufacturer
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/x-56a-mutt/
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 02:58:35 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 22, 2026 at 13:54:07 UTC
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