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In addition to types already mentioned by other answers:

Tiltwing

Was used to allow VTOL operations by tilting the entire wing, as can be seen on the Hiller X-18. NeverThe concept was never used outside testing as far as I can tell.

Photo series showing the wing tilting.

Aeroelastic Wing

Tested on the X-29 and later on the Boeing X-53, which was based on the F/A-18 Hornet. The idea here is that the wing can be twisted to control roll, giving better control while reducing load on the aircraft. Only used in testing so far.

X-53 in flight

Canard Rotor/Wing

The concept was that an aircraft could use a rotary wing similar to a helicopter for vertical take-off and landing; once up to speed it would stop the rotor and use it as a conventional wing. Was never tested in VTOL mode and the project was cancelled. See Boeing X-50 Dragonfly for more information.

Variable geometry wingtip

The XB-70 Valkyrie had hinged wingtips which could be angled downwards by up to 65 degrees to improve lift and stability in certain regimes.

Final Valkyrie layout showing variable wingtips.

Tiltwing

Was used to allow VTOL operations by tilting the entire wing, as can be seen on the Hiller X-18. Never used outside testing as far as I can tell.

Aeroelastic Wing

Tested on the X-29 and later on the Boeing X-53. The idea here is that the wing can be twisted to control roll, giving better control while reducing load on the aircraft. Only used in testing so far.

Canard Rotor/Wing

The concept was that an aircraft could use a rotary wing similar to a helicopter for vertical take-off and landing; once up to speed it would stop the rotor and use it as a conventional wing. Was never tested in VTOL mode and the project was cancelled. See Boeing X-50 Dragonfly for more information.

Variable geometry wingtip

The XB-70 Valkyrie had hinged wingtips which could be angled downwards by up to 65 degrees to improve lift and stability in certain regimes.

In addition to types already mentioned by other answers:

Tiltwing

Was used to allow VTOL operations by tilting the entire wing, as can be seen on the Hiller X-18. The concept was never used outside testing as far as I can tell.

Photo series showing the wing tilting.

Aeroelastic Wing

Tested on the X-29 and later on the Boeing X-53, which was based on the F/A-18 Hornet. The idea here is that the wing can be twisted to control roll, giving better control while reducing load on the aircraft. Only used in testing so far.

X-53 in flight

Canard Rotor/Wing

The concept was that an aircraft could use a rotary wing similar to a helicopter for vertical take-off and landing; once up to speed it would stop the rotor and use it as a conventional wing. Was never tested in VTOL mode and the project was cancelled. See Boeing X-50 Dragonfly for more information.

Variable geometry wingtip

The XB-70 Valkyrie had hinged wingtips which could be angled downwards by up to 65 degrees to improve lift and stability in certain regimes.

Final Valkyrie layout showing variable wingtips.

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bjelleklang
  • 4.2k
  • 17
  • 27

Tiltwing

Was used to allow VTOL operations by tilting the entire wing, as can be seen on the Hiller X-18. Never used outside testing as far as I can tell.

Aeroelastic Wing

Tested on the X-29 and later on the Boeing X-53. The idea here is that the wing can be twisted to control roll, giving better control while reducing load on the aircraft. Only used in testing so far.

Canard Rotor/Wing

The concept was that an aircraft could use a rotary wing similar to a helicopter for vertical take-off and landing; once up to speed it would stop the rotor and use it as a conventional wing. Was never tested in VTOL mode and the project was cancelled. See Boeing X-50 Dragonfly for more information.

Variable geometry wingtip

The XB-70 Valkyrie had hinged wingtips which could be angled downwards by up to 65 degrees to improve lift and stability in certain regimes.