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X-56

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works · Experimental · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

X-56 — Experimental
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The Lockheed Martin X-56 is an American modular unmanned aerial vehicle that is being designed to explore High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) flight technologies for use in future military unmanned reconnaissance aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works
Operator
NASA; Air Force Research Laboratory
Service Entry
2013
Produced
2
Engine
2× turbojets
Thrust / Power
88.7 lbf (0.395 kN) each
Length (ft)
7.5
Wingspan (ft)
27.5
Max Speed (mph)
138.1