Northrop Grumman builds XRQ-73 aircraft for DARPA

The XRQ-73 SHEPARD is the first DARPA X-plane to incorporate a hybrid-electric propulsion architecture.
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Avión XRQ-73

The XRQ-73, developed in conjunction with Scaled Composites, represents a major breakthrough in the field of unmanned aerial systems. unmanned aerial systems (UAS) (UAS) designed for specialized U.S. Department of Defense missions. This demonstration vehicle uses a hybrid architecture that combines advanced electrical technologies, enabling it to achieve superior efficiency and versatility on the battlefield.

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New XRQ-73 ultra-quiet reconnaissance aircraft. Source: Weapons of The World

Boosting airborne technology with the XRQ-73

This project is part of DARPA’s DARPA’s “X-prime” programprogram, which seeks to accelerate the creation of new aircraft by implementing state-of-the-art technological components. With its recent official designation as an X-plane, the aircraft is in the final stages of development and will soon be ready for its maiden flight.

Northrop Grumman, one of the world’s leading defense companies, continues its tradition of leadership in military innovation, providing capabilities critical to national security. This new hybrid-electric unmanned drone hybrid-electric drone promises to transform the military’s operational capabilities and underscores the company’s commitment to developing sustainable, advanced technologies for the future.

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