Project Tacit Blue

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:helicopter
not publicly disclosed
reconnaissance
stealthy and unconventional
gptkbp:allows limited range
gptkbp:avionics advanced radar systems
gptkbp:benefits successful demonstration of capabilities
successful demonstration of stealth capabilities
gptkbp:collaborations various defense contractors
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1985
gptkbp:design gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
experimental phase
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:duration 1982 to 1985
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1982
gptkbp:has_documentation classified
gptkbp:height 15 feet
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Project Tacit Blue
gptkbp:impact significant influence on future military aircraft
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:inspiration stealth bomber development
gptkbp:invention Tacit Blue aircraft
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by successful in achieving design goals
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
positive outcomes
gptkbp:key radar cross-section reduction
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern stealth aircraft design
gptkbp:length 47 feet
gptkbp:max_speed approximately 300 knots
gptkbp:notable_feature low observable technology
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:battle
gptkbp:project gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:Have_Blue
3 years
due to budget constraints
reduce radar signature
gptkbp:public_perception limited due to secrecy
gptkbp:purpose stealth technology development
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Defense
millions of dollars
gptkbp:related_concept gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:research_areas aerodynamics
gptkbp:result gptkb:1985
not publicly available
gptkbp:service_ceiling 30,000 feet
gptkbp:significance pioneered stealth technology for future aircraft
gptkbp:status decommissioned
gptkbp:stealth_features blended wing body design
gptkbp:successor gptkb:B-2_Spirit
gptkbp:technology advanced materials
low observable aircraft technology
to B-2 Spirit program
gptkbp:weight approximately 14,000 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 89 feet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Area_51
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4