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MQ-25 Stingray (First Aerial Refuel)
Boeing · USA
Using a "hose-and-drogue" system, the MQ-25 T1 prototype successfully transferred fuel to a Navy F/A-18F. This validated the core mission of the Stingray: to extend the reach of the carrier air wing without risking additional human pilots.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 800 km/h (est) |
| Range | Unclassified |
| Ceiling | 12,192 m |
| Engines | 1x Rolls-Royce AE 3007N turbofan |
Armament & Payload
None (Tanker).