The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $750,000 research contract to Exosonic for a supersonic uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator, the aerospace company announced Wednesday.
USAF Awards Contract For Supersonic UAV Concept
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Air Force awarded Exosonic a $750,000 contract to develop a supersonic uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator for pilot training.
- This UAV will serve as a cost-effective mock adversary for live flight training, addressing pilot shortages and budget constraints.
- The project will aid in advancing Exosonic's supersonic airliner development by validating low-boom shaping techniques and providing crucial data.
- The supersonic UAV demonstrator is expected to be delivered in 2024, with profits from its sales reinvested into Exosonic's larger supersonic airliner project.
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