Firebird
Firebird
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Firebird
Designation
Firebird
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The Northrop Grumman Firebird is a manned/unmanned airborne platform capable of staying airborne for up to 30 hours at an altitude of 25,000-ft.The aircraft can be outfitted with a wide range of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) payloads such as electro-optical, infrared sensors, radar and communications intelligence equipment. Sensors can be replaced within hours allowing for outstanding operational flexibility. The Firebird is powered by a single turboprop engine driving a three-blade propeller located at the rear fuselage. In addition the aircraft is equipped with both Line-Of-Sight (LOS) and Beyond-Line-Of-Sight (BLOS) data-links.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
1
Service Ceiling
7620 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status
Under Development
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Northrop Grumman
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2020
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
1
Number of Engines
1
Propeller Blades
3
Performance — Ceiling
25,000 foot
Time — Flight Endurance
30 hour
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003883
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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