Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/X-31-EFM-ESTOL-in-Flight-2F3XC5XY1V4.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarX-31X-31 EFM/ESTOL Advanced Concept in FlightBoeing X-31 Takes Flight Again in New Multinational ProgramF-107A Ultra Sabre Air to AirYF-107A Fighter AerobaticsF-100F Super Sabre in a LoopF-107 Ultra Sabre Test FlightF-100 Super Sabre Prototype (YF-100) in FlightXB-70 Valkyrie in FlightView AllView more with similar tones X-31 EFM/ESTOL in FlightBuy A Print or License This PhotoWhat Type of Order?Usage:The X-31 was conceived as a multipurpose, agile fighter-type aircraft capable of operating in controlled flight well below stall speed, yet possessing supersonic capability. Germany, Sweden, and the U.S. plan to jointly return the X-31 experimental aircraft to flying status to demonstrate technologies of vectored thrust, extremely short takeoff and landing, and tailless flight.BI215114 (d1h46h)Maximum size:2369px × 2941px (~19 MB)7.8in × 9.8in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1990s-aerobatics-agility-air to air-ascending-black-close-ups-day-deserts-Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability (EFM) program-exteriors-Extremely Short-Takeoff-and-Landing (ESTOL)-flying-full body views-haze-high-tech / advanced-military-North American Rockwell-other livery-photos-right side views-speed-sunshine-technology demonstrators-text-tilt views-white-wilderness-X-31A VECTOR (Vectoring ESTOL Control Tailless Operation Research)Related Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:X-31