McDonnell Douglas X-36
Civilian
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The X-36 unmanned aerial vehicle pioneered tailless drone design in 1997, proving that conventional control surfaces were unnecessary for certain missions. Its diminutive 5.5-meter length and 3.2-meter span achieved 296 km/h autonomously.
Specifications
- Role
- Unmanned aerial vehicle
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1997
- Length
- 5.5 m
- Wingspan
- 3.2 m
- Max speed
- 296 km/h