Northrop Grumman X-47C
The Northrop Grumman X-47C was a design study for a stealth bomber.
| X-47C | |
|---|---|
| Role | Strategic bomber |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Developed from | Northrop Grumman X-47A Pegasus Northrop Grumman X-47B |
Design
After the USAF made plans for a next generation bomber following the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review, Northrop Grumman proposed a variety of derivatives based on the X-47B, informally called "X-47C" by the company. One iteration was a bomber to have a payload of 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) of bombs, significantly exceeding that of the X-47A. [1][2][3] Although Northrop Grumman estimated that the X-47C could enter service in 2018, the NGB program was shelved in 2010.[2][3]
References
- https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/northrop-grumman-rq-180.20900/post-367179
- "Secret New UAS Shows Stealth, Efficiency Advances | Aviation Week Network".
- "Ultra Stealth | AVIATION WEEK". 2012-03-07. Archived from the original on 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
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