Firebird | |
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Role | Intelligence gathering aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman/Scaled Composites |
First flight | February 2010 |
Primary user | United States |
Number built | 1 |
The Northrop Grumman Firebird is an intelligence gathering aircraft designed by Northrop Grumman's subsidiary Scaled Composites which can be flown remotely or by a pilot. At Scaled, it is known as the Model 355. It was unveiled on May 9, 2011.[1][2] It was first flown in February 2010 and is considered to be an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV).[3][4]