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The Air Force's X-44 Manta Fighter Mistake?
What You Need to Know: The X-44 Manta, a proposed variant of the F-22 Raptor, was designed by Lockheed Martin as a tailless, delta-wing aircraft aimed at advancing stealth and agility in air combat. Essential Points: Developed during the Cold War, the X-44 …