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Boeing Bird of Prey

Boeing’s Bird of Prey was a low observable technology demonstrator that flew in 1996. In addition to testing features of low-observable (so-called “stealth”) technologies, the Bird of Prey also tested new materials, manufacturing,  and advanced aerodynamics. Design features were also incorporated in the Boeing X-45 UCAV. The flight test program ran for 38 flights and cost about…

Boeing’s Bird of Prey was a low observable technology demonstrator that flew in 1996. In addition to testing features of low-observable (so-called “stealth”) technologies, the Bird of Prey also tested new materials, manufacturing,  and advanced aerodynamics. Design features were also incorporated in the Boeing X-45 UCAV.

The flight test program ran for 38 flights and cost about $67 million.

Below is a video highlighting some of the aircraft and program features:

Below are some pictures (h/t The Brigrade) featuring the aircraft in flight during the flight test program and as she currently appears in the National Museum of the USAF:

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  1. xbradtc

    coughhttp://xbradtc.com/2012/07/17/bird-of-prey/**cough**

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  2. spill

    Crap.

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  3. ultimaratioregis

    Don’t take it personally, Spill! He does that to me from time to time, too. Like we’re sposta memorize all of them…

    I just do my Billy Blaze from Night Shift… “Did I tell ya I invented Handi-Wipes? Only they already had ’em.”

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  4. xbradtc

    Don’t feel too bad. I’ve actually posted something only to realize later I’d posted it a year or two before.

    We don’t call it “old” or “recycled.”

    It’s “Vintage!” or “A Classic!”

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