UK Combat Air Demonstrator Takes Shape With New Look

Combat Air Demonstrator

An artist's impression of the planned Combat Air Demonstrator, which will be made ready for first flight by the end of 2027.

Credit: BAE Systems
RAF FAIRFORD, England–BAE Systems appears to have adopted a modestly swept, cropped delta wing planform for the combat air demonstrator that is helping de-risk development of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) fighter aircraft. Artists’ impressions of the shoulder-mounted wing, twin-engine...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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