5GAT
5GAT
Target Drones
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Basic Information
Name
5GAT
Designation
5GAT
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Target Drones
Manufacturer
Sierra Technical Services
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The US Department of Defense (DoD) Fifth Generation Aerial Target (5GAT) is a new stealth drone intended to simulate fifth generation fighter jets in air-to-air and air-to-surface engagements. It has been developed by Sierra Technical Services since 2017. The aircraft features two afterburning turbojet engines, 95 percent carbon fiber airframe, twin-tail, a seven meters wingspan and a 12 meters long airframe. The 5GAT prototype is expected to take to the skies in late October 2020 and enter into service before 2025.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Wingspan
7.30 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Target Drones
Status
Under Development
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Sierra Technical Services
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2025
First Flight
October 2020
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
2
Dimensions — Length
40 foot
Dimensions — Wingspan
7.3 meter
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004037
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12.19 m
Width
7.3 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
United States
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