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McDonnell Douglas Boeing Bird of Prey

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McDonnell Douglas Boeing Bird of Prey

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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.

Especificaciones

Función
Experimental stealth testbed
Tripulación
1
Motores
1
Primer vuelo
1996
Longitud
14,2 m
Envergadura
6,9 m
Velocidad máxima
482 km/h