Shield AI developed the X-Bat uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), powered by the GE Aerospace F110-129E engine, which utilizes thrust vectoring for vertical takeoff and recovery from a mobile docking system.
Credit: Shield AI
WASHINGTON—A critical component in the Shield AI X-Bat’s unique propulsion system ran successfully during a recent ground test, the defense company said on July 20. Shield AI designed the GE Aerospace F110-129E-powered X-Bat uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to use thrust vectoring to take off and...
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