McDonnell Douglas Boeing Bird of Prey
Civilian
Image: Wikimedia Commons
A secretive 1996 experimental testbed, the Boeing Bird of Prey explored stealth technologies outside traditional defense contracts. Its 14.2-meter frame and aggressive 6.9-meter wing proved stealth principles at transonic speeds, informing later fighter design.
Specifications
- Role
- Experimental stealth testbed
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1996
- Length
- 14.2 m
- Wingspan
- 6.9 m
- Max speed
- 482 km/h