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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
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gptkbp:air_traffic_control
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multi-role capabilities
autonomous landing
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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flying wing
innovative technology
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:military_aircraft
highly maneuverable
advanced stealth capabilities
integrated sensors
14,000 pounds (6,400 kg)
influenced future UAV designs
pioneered unmanned systems.
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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combat support
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:drones
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gptkbp:ceiling
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40,000 feet (12,000 m)
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:DARPA
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gptkbp:combat_radius
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2,100 nautical miles (3,900 km)
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gptkbp:control_system
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fly-by-wire
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gptkbp:demonstration_flights
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successful
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gptkbp:design
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tailless flying wing
Northrop Grumman engineers
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gptkbp:design_feature
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low observable
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gptkbp:developed_by
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:development_cost
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estimated $1.4 billion
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turbofan
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gptkbp:first_flight
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multiple
completed successfully
February 4, 2011
by U. S. Navy
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gptkbp:flight_style
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expanded through testing
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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composite materials
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gptkbp:future_prospects
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unmanned aerial refueling
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gptkbp:has_programs
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gptkb:Unmanned_Combat_Air_System_Demonstration_(UCAS-D)
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gptkbp:height
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12.5 feet (3.8 m)
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gptkbp:home_ground
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yes
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Northrop Grumman X-47 T
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gptkbp:intended_use
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intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance
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gptkbp:invention
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gptkb:X-47_A
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gptkbp:is_integrated_with
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advanced avionics
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Patuxent_River
carrier operations
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gptkbp:length
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38 feet (11.6 m)
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
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gptkbp:max_speed
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about 1,000 km/h (620 mph)
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:Royal_Navy
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gptkbp:navigation_system
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gptkb:GPS
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gptkbp:number_of_engines
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:operational_status
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retired
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gptkbp:operational_use
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carrier-based operations
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gptkbp:operations
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yes
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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up to 4,500 pounds (2,000 kg)
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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satellite communication
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:2010
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:2015
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gptkbp:role
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stealth drone
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gptkbp:significance
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first unmanned aircraft to land on an aircraft carrier
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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yes
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Northrop_Grumman_X-47_B
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gptkbp:wingspan
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62 feet (19 m)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:John_K._Northrop
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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