The Boeing X-45 is a stealthy jet-powered UCAV technology demonstrator developed under DARPA/USAF and later the J-UCAS program. The X-45A first flew in May 2002 and demonstrated autonomous strike capability with an internal weapons bay.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator |
| Role | Strike/SEAD demonstrator |
| Class | UCAV demonstrator |
| Classification | UCAV demonstrator |
| Mission | Strike (SEAD), ISR, Autonomous combat demonstration |
| Datalink | Datalink for ground control |
| Variants | X-45A, X-45C (larger, J-UCAS) |
| MTOW (kg) | 5443 |
| Operators | USAF / DARPA (test) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 8.08 |
| Propulsion | 1x Honeywell F124-GA-100 turbofan |
| Wingspan (m) | 10.31 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Not exported |
| Launch method | Runway takeoff |
| Autonomy level | High autonomy with operator supervision |
| Recovery method | Runway landing |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Max payload (kg) | 680 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 987 |
| Production status | Demonstrator (program ended 2006) |