The pre-production version of the F/A-18 was an ideal aircraft for proving AAW technology, a relatively high wing aspect ratio for a fighter, with adequate strength, but no additional stiffness needed to be added to change its twisting behaviour. The X-53 F/A-18 was modified to allow two leading edge control surfaces to work together with its two trailing edge surfaces to control wing aeroelastic twist and provide excellent high speed rolling performance. Pendleton, E., " Active Aeroelastic Wing", AFRL Technology Horizons, Selected Science and Technology Articles, Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2000. Pendleton, E., Griffin, K., Kehoe, M., and Perry, B., "A Flight Research Program for Active Aeroelastic Wing Technology", Paper 96-1574, Proceedings of the 37th AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, 15–17 April 1996. Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F404-GE-400 low-bypass turbofan engines, 16,000lbf (71kN) thrust each

Development of the initial concept was done with wind-tunnel testing in the mid 1980s under Air Force contract. [1] The designation "X-52" was skipped in sequence to avoid confusion with Boeing's B-52 Stratofortress bomber. [2] Pendleton, E., Bessette, D., Field P., Miller, G., and Griffin, K., "Active Aeroelastic Wing Flight Research Program: Technical Program & Model Analytical Development", Journal of Aircraft, Volume 37, Number 4, July–August 2000. Miller, G.D., Active Flexible Wing (AFW) Technology, Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories TR-87-3096, February, 1988. At Bridport, you can either stay on the X53 or get off the open top X52 to continue your adventure on the X53 to Lyme Regis, known as ‘The Pearl of Dorset’, where a walk on the promenade is an absolute ‘must’, maybe some shellfish if you’ve still an appetite after lunch. There are cafes, shops, pubs, inns and restaurants at both ends of the seafront. Boat and fishing trips run from the harbour. A walk along the famous Cobb is a must, and of course, a trip to Lyme Regis would not be complete without trying your hand at some fossil hunting! The NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB liquid cooler is an update to the popular Kraken Z63 featuring an all-new LCD display. It is now sharper thanks to higher 640 x 640 resolution and even offers a 60Hz refresh rate for smooth animations. The screen can be used to display custom images, animated GIFs, and system information with adjustable orientation. NZXT claims that the AIO also comes with an updated Asetek pump that offers the best cooling performance and up to 2,800 rpm whisper-quiet operation.This hands on experience will give the whole family an opportunity to interact with a variety of sea creatures and natural artifacts, a fantastic place to visit regardless of the weather outside!

Lian-Li introduced the new Galahad II Trinity series of AIO liquid coolers this year in a variety of models and configurations. If you are looking for something that offers great performance and sports plenty of RGB lighting, then the new Galahad II Trinity SL-INF 240 should satisfy your needs. This version comes with Lian-Li's SL-Infinity 120mm RGB fans that are just loaded with RGB lighting all around. It even comes with infinity mirror effects, on the main fan hub and both sides of the frame to give a unique look, and like most Lian-Li fans they can be daisy chained easily for better cable management. Even the pump-head can be customized with three deferent caps bundled in the box for a unique RGB look. AAW was developed from the knowledge that the aeroelasticity of the wing, caused by deflecting one control surface, can be offset by deflecting other control surfaces. In particular, almost all modern aircraft use some form of slat along the wing leading edge to provide more lift during certain portions of flight. By deploying the slats at the same time as the ailerons their twisting effect on the main structural parts of the wing, oppose one another which eliminates the twisting. This improves the ability of the ailerons to produce large rolling moments on the aircraft. This means that less aileron deflection is needed to produce a required motion, which, in turn, will reduce aileron drag and its associated unwanted tendency to cause the aircraft to yaw. That depends on several factors. The pump that moves the liquid in the cooler is typically silent or at least inconsequential compared to other PC noises. AIO models usually have fans, which will get noisy if they operate at high speed or are dirty. You can decrease fan noise by keeping them free of dust and monitoring their settings via the BIOS if possible. The good news is that, with liquid cooling, fans usually don't have to work as hard and are less likely to make lots of noise. The Boeing Company, The Active Aeroelastic Wing Flight Research Program (The X-53) Final Report, Volume 1 and II, AFRL-VA-WP-TR-2005-3082, October 2005. Edmund W. Pendleton, "How Active Aeroelastic Wings are a Return to Aviation's Beginning and a Small Step to Future Bird-like Wings", Invited Paper, Japan Society of Aeronautical and Space Sciences Aircraft Symposium, Sendai, Japan, 11 October 2000.

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From Weymouth in the east to Lyme Regis and Axminster in the west via West Bay and Bridport, the Jurassic Coaster is the bus that provides unrivalled, stunning, spell-binding panoramic views over this spectacular coastline. What’s more, from 23 July 2023, the X52 Jurassic Coaster is an open top bus service between Weymouth, Abbotsbury and Bridport, so folk can breeze along, enjoying fresh air and sun rays bouncing off the sea! For an enclosed experience, the X53 takes the same route but winds its way through deepest Dorset countryside as it continues further to Axminster. Starting from the colourful Weymouth seafront, the bus meanders its way to Abbotsbury where the sub-tropical park is well worth a visit. Watching the sun go down or setting is one of the most memorable of atmospheric views on this incredible journey, a trip that isn’t just scenery but also provides a vital connection with charming and beautiful Dorset villages and towns, offering opportunities to hop-on and off for fabulous exploration, no more so than the historic seaside town of Lyme Regis, nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the point where the rugged West Dorset and East Devon coastlines meet, at the heart of the Jurassic Coast.