Northrop Grumman Firebird

Firebird
Role Intelligence gathering aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman/Scaled Composites
First flight February 2010
Primary user United States
Number built 2

The Northrop Grumman Firebird is an intelligence gathering aircraft designed by Northrop Grumman's subsidiary Scaled Composites which can be flown remotely or by a pilot. At Scaled, it is known as the Model 355. It was unveiled on May 9, 2011. It was first flown in February 2010 and is considered to be an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV).

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