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YFQ-42 Dark Merlin

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · *Unmanned combat aerial vehicle *Loyal wingman. · United States · Digital Age (2010–present)

YFQ-42 Dark Merlin — *Unmanned combat aerial vehicle *Loyal wingman.
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The General Atomics YFQ-42 Dark Merlin is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) currently under development by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. The aircraft is one of the winning designs for Increment I of the United States Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program and is intended to augment crewed fighter aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning, and the planned Boeing F-47 fighter for air-to-air missions through manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T).

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Operator
United States Air Force
Primary Role
*Unmanned combat aerial vehicle *Loyal wingman.
Status
Development
Service Entry
2025
Produced
3