NASA has conducted countless aeronautical experiments, but few are as strange as this asymmetric-wing aircraft. Inspired by variable sweep-wing designs, it was meant to improve efficiency and ...

When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first flew in 1970, it was a marvel. With its variable-sweep wing, twin tail, and sleek lines, it quickly became one of the most iconic jet fighters of the era — and ...

The U.S. Navy once considered a carrier-capable variant, the "Sea Raptor," which would have required significant design modifications, including a variable sweep-wing. However, the collapse of the ...