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Lockheed Martin RQ-3 DarkStar

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Lockheed Martin RQ-3 DarkStar

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The Lockheed Martin RQ-3 DarkStar, which first flew in 1996, was a high-altitude endurance unmanned aircraft achieving 925-kilometer range. Its 4.6-meter length, 21.3-meter wingspan, and single-engine design optimized surveillance endurance for tactical operations.

Specifications

Role
High-altitude endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
Engines
1
First flight
1996
Length
4.6 m
Wingspan
21.3 m
Range
925 km