Название: SP's Aviation Magazine
Год / Месяц: 2011 / Март
Издательство: SP Guide Publications
Страниц: 52
Формат: PDF в RAR
Размер: 15,1 Мб
Качество: Хорошее
Язык: Английский
THE NORTHROP GRUMMAN X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) aircraft has successfully completed its historic first flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The X-47B is Northrop Grumman's tailless aircraft built for the US Navy, which is moving closer to carrier trials in 2013. This event marks a critical step in the programme, moving the team forward to meet the demonstration objectives of a tailless fighter-sized unmanned aircraft to safely take off from and land on the deck of a US Navy aircraft carrier. Northrop Grumman is the Navy's UCAS-D prime contractor and leader of the UCAS-D industry team. Conducted by a US Navy/Northrop Grumman test team, the flight lasted for 29 minutes. Taking off under hazy skies, the X-47B climbed to an altitude of 5,000 feet, flew several racetrack-type patterns, and landed safely. The flight provided test data to verify and validate system software for guidance and navigation, and the aerodynamic control of the tailless design.
