A-12 Avenger II

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
gptkbp:air_traffic_control autonomous
gptkbp:aircraft_operated combat drone
gptkbp:aircraft_role deep strike
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
gptkbp:armament laser-guided bombs
gptkbp:budget $1.5 billion
gptkbp:cancellation_reason budget cuts
gptkbp:ceiling 15,000 m
gptkbp:challenges balancing stealth and payload
gptkbp:combat_experience gptkb:none
gptkbp:communication_system secure data link
gptkbp:concept 1980s naval warfare
gptkbp:control_system fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew gptkb:none
gptkbp:design not completed
Mc Donnell Douglas and Northrop
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:design_feature low observable technology
gptkbp:design_philosophy stealth and speed
gptkbp:design_purpose long-range strike
gptkbp:development 1980-1990
gptkbp:development_cost $2 billion
gptkbp:engine twin-engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1990
gptkbp:height 4.6 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A-12 Avenger II
gptkbp:influenced_by previous UAV designs
gptkbp:involved_technology no
gptkbp:is_monitored_by real-time video feed
gptkbp:is_targeted_at advanced targeting pod
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkbp:legacy influenced future UAV development
gptkbp:length 14.6 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:max_speed 0.95 Mach
gptkbp:navigation_system GPS-guided
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 km
gptkbp:operational_use unmanned missions
gptkbp:payload_capacity 2,000 kg
gptkbp:project gptkb:A-12_Avenger_II_program
10 years
gptkbp:related_aircraft unmanned combat air vehicles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:2001
gptkbp:role gptkb:military_aircraft
naval strike
gptkbp:status canceled
gptkbp:stealth_features yes
blended wing body
radar-absorbent materials
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Northrop_Grumman_X-47_B
gptkbp:wing_configuration variable-sweep wings
gptkbp:wingspan 14.6 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4