I have photos of this aircraft, which I took at the National Museum of the USAF's restoration facility. I want to post them, but I can't find any ID for it.
The X-32A never got a military serial. It was company model 370, but I can't even find a c/n for it.
Does anyone know if carried any ID at all? Something I can use to post it?
Glenn.
I am also unable to find any recorded registration for this aircraft.
It seems that as it turned out to be the losing JSF contender and the only prototype, it was identified as X-32A and flew with this identity on the fuselage. In which case, maybe we could use X-32A for both the airframe identity and the model.
Let us wait to see whether anyone else has more data or a further suggestion.
Malcolm.
As far as I know (and have researched) there is no msn (c/n) or serial for either the X-32A or the X-32B.
I've got shots of the X-32B at Pax River.
In my home photo database (alpha-5 DBMS) I'm using "CDA2" as the c/n for the X-32B.
It is known as the Boeing Military X-32B 'Concept demonstration aircraft' hence; CDA2 for the X-32B
Just my suggestion (2 cents)
Use CDA1 (X-32A) and CDA2 (X-32B) for the c/n's
and use X-32A, X-32B for tail number/identifier.
John
Thanks John, that makes sense.
Glenn, please upload your images accordingly.
Malcolm.
I like the idea. I will use X-32A as the ID and CDA1 as the c/n. Thanks for the suggestion.
Boeing actually developed three X-32s, the USAF X-32, the Marine Corps STOVL model and a carrier-capable version. First flight of X-32A was on 18 September 2000. The X-32B STOVL made its first hovering flight on 7 March 2001 and on 13 April 2001 it made the first airborne transition from conventional to STOVL mode and back again.
The concept behind the Joint Strike Fighter program was to replace most F-16s, Harriers, F/A-18s and other aircraft in service with US Military and other friendly air arms.
The X-32B's vertical thrust system was similar to the Harrier's. Vectoring nozzles were under wing around the CG. The pitch-axis vectoring nozzle at the tail was different.
Boeing never built the projected carrier-based version. The X-32A served for both USAF and USN missions. (Incidentally, a Marine Corps Aviator is considered a Naval Aviator). No real help for Glenn here, just more background.
