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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.

Specifiche tecniche

Ruolo
Experimental stealth testbed
Equipaggio
1
Motori
1
Primo volo
1996
Lunghezza
14,2 m
Apertura alare
6,9 m
Velocità massima
482 km/h