Tailless, low-observable carrier-capable UCAV demonstrator; first to perform autonomous carrier launch/recovery (2013) and autonomous aerial refueling (2015).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Price | No unit price; UCAS-D contract ~$635.8M (2007) for two demonstrators. CSV $800M unverified. |
| Subtype | UCAV (demonstrator) |
| Role | Carrier-based UCAV demonstrator |
| Class | US Group 5 |
| Classification | Experimental/demonstrator UCAS |
| Mission | Strike (demo), ISR (demo) |
| Datalink | SATCOM and LOS |
| Variants | AV-1, AV-2 |
| Notable partners | Pratt & Whitney (F100 engine), US Navy/NAVAIR |
| MTOW (kg) | 20185 |
| Operators | US Navy (test) |
| Frame type | Flying wing |
| Length (m) | 11.6 |
| Propulsion | Turbofan |
| Range (km) | 3900 |
| Wingspan (m) | 18.9 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Not exported |
| Launch method | Carrier catapult, Runway |
| Autonomy level | Fully autonomous |
| Recovery method | Carrier arrested landing, Runway |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2041 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 1102 |
| Production status | Demonstrator only |
| Notable engagements | 2013 first autonomous carrier catapult launch and arrested landing; 2015 first autonomous aerial refueling of a UAV |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12192 |