Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D)

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
gptkbp:air_traffic_control fly-by-wire
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration flying wing
gptkbp:aircraft_role combat support
gptkbp:aircraft_type stealth drone
gptkbp:application gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:benefits successful demonstration
gptkbp:budget $1 billion
gptkbp:client defense contractors
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:combat_experience gptkb:none
gptkbp:communication_system satellite communication
gptkbp:control_system autonomous
gptkbp:design concept demonstration
gptkbp:design_purpose enhanced survivability
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:development gptkb:2007
gptkbp:duration 6 years
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:evaluates performance metrics
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2013
gptkbp:flight_end_year gptkb:2019
gptkbp:funding government contracts
gptkbp:fuselage_material composite materials
gptkbp:future_prospects future naval operations
gptkbp:has_ability multi-role operations
gptkbp:has_limitations limited combat experience
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:DARPA
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D)
gptkbp:integrates_with manned aircraft
gptkbp:is_integrated_with sensor fusion
gptkbp:is_targeted_at electro-optical
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Patuxent_River
operational testing
gptkbp:key_concept autonomous flight
gptkbp:key_feature unmanned operation
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkbp:legacy influence on future UAV designs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:max_speed 0.9 Mach
gptkbp:mission_type intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:operational_range 2000 miles
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:United_States_Navy
networked operations
gptkbp:payload_capacity 4,000 pounds
gptkbp:project_completion_year gptkb:2019
gptkbp:purpose demonstrate unmanned combat capabilities
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
gptkbp:role reconnaissance
gptkbp:sensor advanced radar
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:stealth_features yes
gptkbp:success technological advancements
gptkbp:successor gptkb:MQ-25_Stingray
gptkbp:weight 14,000 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 62 feet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northrop_X-47_B
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7