Wraps Come Off U.S. Navy’s First Tailless, Stealthy Unmanned Aircraft

Credit: CHAD SLATTERY
Northrop Grumman’s X-47B unmanned combat air system (UCAS) demonstrator reveals an unprecedented emphasis on all-aspect stealth for the maritime environment. Unveiled at the company’s Palmdale, Calif., site on Dec. 16, the X-47B is the U.S. Navy’s first dedicated stealth aircraft since the ill-fated...

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