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XQ-58 Valkyrie

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions · UAV · United States · Digital Age (2010–present)

XQ-58 Valkyrie — UAV
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The Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie is an experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed and built by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for the United States Air Force's Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstrator (LCASD) program, under the USAF Research Laboratory's Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Technology (LCAAT) project portfolio. It was initially designated the XQ-222. The Valkyrie completed its first flight on 5 March 2019 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Operator
United States Marine Corps (future version)
Status
Development
Service Entry
2019
Engine
1× turbofan
Thrust / Power
2000 lbf
Length (ft)
30
Wingspan (ft)
27
Empty Weight (lb)
2500
MTOW (lb)
6000
Service Ceiling (ft)
45000
Range (mi)
3452
Max Speed (mph)
651