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McDonnell Douglas X-36

Civilian
McDonnell Douglas X-36

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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.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Unmanned aerial vehicle
Moteurs
1
Premier vol
1997
Longueur
5,5 m
Envergure
3,2 m
Vitesse maximale
296 km/h