American drones

Northrop Grumman X-47BUCAS-D

The first drone to take off from and land on an aircraft carrier

Tailless combat drone demonstrator of the US Navy.

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First flight2011
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman
CountryUnited States
TypeStealth combat drone demonstrator
StatusMuseum

History

Tailless combat drone demonstrator of the US Navy.

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