When Boeing tweeted an eight-second clip of a mysterious aircraft last week with the idea that it might be “changing future air power,” speculation ran wild that this was either some sort of space airplane or perhaps a new VTOL aircraft with a “hairdryer-type engine.” Close, but no cigar.
Boeing Reveals First Look at MQ-25 Unmanned Refueling Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing revealed its previously teased mysterious aircraft as its submission for the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 competition.
- The MQ-25 program aims to develop an unmanned aerial refueler to extend the combat range of carrier-based fighters like the F/A-18, EA-18G, and F-35C.
- Boeing's entry is currently undergoing engine runs and expects deck handling demonstrations in early 2018, competing against Lockheed Martin and General Atomics for a contract expected in Q2 2018.
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