Boeing Phantom Ray

Phantom Ray
The Phantom Ray at Dryden Flight Research Center in April 2011
Role Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
Manufacturer Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
First flight April 27, 2011[1]
Status Under development
Number built 1
Developed from Boeing X-45C

The Boeing Phantom Ray is an American demonstration stealth unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) developed by Boeing using company funds. The autonomous Phantom Ray is a flying wing around the size of a conventional fighter jet, and first flew in April 2011. It will conduct a program of test flights involving surveillance, ground attack and autonomous aerial refueling missions.[2][3] The developers say it can carry 4,500 pounds (2,040 kg) of payload.[4]

  1. ^ "Pictures: Phantom Ray first flight raises funding hopes". Flight Global. May 4, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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  4. ^ "Phantom Ray Drone Makes Its Debut". Fox News. 24 March 2015.