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XQ-62 'Silver Bird'

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The Boeing XQ-62 Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) is a concept demonstrator for a next generation of completely autonomous AI Operated military aircraft, developed by Boeing's Phantom Works.

Manufactured by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems and The AI was Programmed by General Dynamics (GD), the XQ-62 Began as part of DARPA's J-UCAS project , now is United States Air Force J-UCAS Program.

The original vehicle carries the designation XQ-62A 'Silver bird', while the follow-on naval version is designated XQ-62B 'SeaGull'.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 55.8ft (17.0m)
  • Length 53.8ft (16.4m)
  • Height 11.7ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 46,720lbs (21,192kg)
  • Loaded Weight 69,153lbs (31,367kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.559
  • Wing Loading 102.7lbs/ft2 (501.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 673.1ft2 (62.5m2)
  • Drag Points 8619

Parts

  • Number of Parts 256
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 1,220