"Stormin' Norman" wrote in message
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On 12 Jun 2018 06:30:08 -0700, Miloch
wrote:

Although the research aircraft was a disappointment, Lockheed designers
used data from the X-3 tests for the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter which
used a similar trapezoidal wing design in a successful Mach 2 fighter.

A great example of how we learn more from our failures.

What, the X-3 or the F-104? https://tinyurl.com/y7h2vuq2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockhe...#Safety_record

https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2015/...04-Starfighter

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