Boeing Phantom Ray
The Boeing Phantom Ray is an American demonstration stealth unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) developed by Boeing using company funds. The autonomous Phantom Ray is a flying wing around the size of a conventional fighter jet, and first flew in April 2011. It will conduct a program of test flights involving surveillance, ground attack and autonomous aerial refueling missions. The developers say it can carry 4,500 pounds (2,040 kg) of payload.
| Phantom Ray | |
|---|---|
| The Phantom Ray at Dryden Flight Research Center in April 2011 | |
| Role | Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Integrated Defense Systems |
| First flight | April 27, 2011 |
| Status | Under development |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Boeing X-45C |
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