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Northrop Tacit Blue

USA · Modern (1992–2009)

Northrop Tacit Blue — Fixed Wing
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The Northrop Tacit Blue is a technology demonstrator aircraft created to demonstrate that a low-observable stealth surveillance aircraft with a low-probability-of-intercept radar (LPIR) and other sensors could operate close to the forward line of battle with a high degree of survivability.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
USA
Engine
2× turbofan engines
Thrust / Power
5440 lbf each
Length (ft)
55
Wingspan (ft)
48
MTOW (lb)
30000
Service Ceiling (ft)
25000
Max Speed (mph)
288