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X-47A Pegasus
Northrop Grumman · USA
In 2004, the X-47A "Pegasus" was proving that a kite-shaped stealth drone could perform precise carrier-style landings. It was the ancestor to the X-47B, utilizing a "top-down" intake design and a fully autonomous flight control system.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 918 km/h |
| Range | 2,700 km |
| Ceiling | 12,192 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5C turbofan |
Armament & Payload
None (Test platform).
Next Aircraft in Timeline
AH-1Z Viper (Flight Testing) →
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X-47A Pegasus
Northrop Grumman · USA
In 2004, the X-47A "Pegasus" was proving that a kite-shaped stealth drone could perform precise carrier-style landings. It was the ancestor to the X-47B, utilizing a "top-down" intake design and a fully autonomous flight control system.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 918 km/h |
| Range | 2,700 km |
| Ceiling | 12,192 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5C turbofan |
Armament & Payload
None (Test platform).