Northrop Grumman X-47A Pegasus
| X-47A Pegasus | |
|---|---|
| X-47A roll out | |
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle Technology demonstration |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| History | |
| First flight | 23 February 2003 |
| Developed into | Northrop Grumman X-47B |
The Northrop Grumman X-47 is a demonstration unmanned combat aerial vehicle. The X-47 began as part of DARPA's J-UCAS program, and is now part of the United States Navy's UCAS-D program to create a carrier-based unmanned aircraft. Unlike the Boeing X-45, initial Pegasus development was company-funded. The original vehicle carries the designation X-47A Pegasus, while the follow-on naval version is designated X-47B.