A naval unmanned combat-air-vehicle family that progressed from the X-47A Pegasus to the carrier-capable X-47B demonstration aircraft.
Primary roleAttack
First flight2003
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Corporation
Documented variants2
Crew modeUncrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-47A Pegasus | Prototype | Attack | United States Navy |
| X-47B UCAS-D | Prototype | Attack | United States Navy |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
X-47A Pegasus
X-47A Pegasus — C019 baseline technical profile
- Crew
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Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-series turbofan
Armament: UCAV demonstrators were configured around internal strike payload concepts and carrier-compatible autonomous mission development.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Northrop Grumman X-47A Pegasus First Flight Achieves Milestone in Autonomous Control — Northrop Grumman · Tier 2
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2011-12 — Jane's Information Group · Tier 3