– FS2002/FS2004 Boeing X-45A UCAV

FS2002/FS2004 Boeing X-45A UCAV. A new era in aviation was initiated on May 22, 2002, as the X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator made its first flight at Edwards AFB. During the 14 minute flight, which was termed a complete success, the X-45A reached a speed of 195 knots and an altitude of 7500 feet. Flight characteristics and basic aspects of aircraft operations, particularly the command and control link between the aircraft and the mission control station, were successfully demonstrated. This historic step marks the beginning of flight testing of the first unmanned system designed from inception for combat. By Kazunori Ito.

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