Boeing has published a single photo of its new unmanned deck
tanker, which will participate in the MQ-25 Stingray competition,
initiated by the US Navy.
It is expected that the device will be used for refueling in the air of such aircraft as F / A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35C Lightning II.
Judging by the presented image, the new drones will have a wing of normal sweep and inclined keels.
Perhaps, the form of the helix refueler will repeat the outlines of the Northrop Grumman X-47B. The device will be launched from the catapult of the aircraft carrier. The wings of the drones are likely to be foldable for placement in the hangar.
It is expected that the device will be used for refueling in the air of such aircraft as F / A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35C Lightning II.
Judging by the presented image, the new drones will have a wing of normal sweep and inclined keels.
Perhaps, the form of the helix refueler will repeat the outlines of the Northrop Grumman X-47B. The device will be launched from the catapult of the aircraft carrier. The wings of the drones are likely to be foldable for placement in the hangar.
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