Boeing X-45

X-45
Boeing X-45A
General information
TypeUnmanned combat aerial vehicle
ManufacturerBoeing Integrated Defense Systems
Primary userUnited States Air Force
Number built2
History
First flight22 May 2002
VariantsPhantom Ray
Boeing X-46

The Boeing X-45 unmanned combat air vehicle is a concept demonstrator for a "next generation" of completely autonomous military aircraft, developed by Boeing's Phantom Works. Manufactured by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, the X-45 was a part of DARPA's J-UCAS project.

After McDonnell Douglas merged with Boeing, the stealth knowledge from Bird of Prey was carried straight into Boeing Phantom Works, which designed the X-45 UCAV. Boeing itself has stated that Bird of Prey “paved the way” for the X-45 by proving out stealth shaping and construction methods.

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