Northrop Grumman Firebird

Firebird
General information
TypeIntelligence gathering aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman/Scaled Composites
Primary userUnited States
Number built2
History
First flightFebruary 2010

The Northrop Grumman Firebird is an intelligence gathering aircraft designed by Northrop Grumman's subsidiary Scaled Composites which can be flown remotely or by a pilot. At Scaled, it is known as the Model 355. It was unveiled on May 9, 2011. It was first flown in February 2010 and is considered to be an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV).

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