Low-cost, runway-independent stealthy UCAV developed by Kratos under the USAF Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstrator program, designed to operate alongside crewed fighters carrying weapons and sensors.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Loyal wingman / UCAV |
| Role | Strike/ISR |
| Class | UCAV |
| Classification | UCAV |
| Mission | Strike, ISR, loyal wingman |
| Variants | XQ-58A, XQ-58B |
| Notable partners | US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) |
| Operators | United States (Air Force, USMC) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 9.1 |
| Propulsion | Turbofan |
| Range (km) | 5556 |
| Wingspan (m) | 8.2 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Not exported |
| Launch method | Rocket-assisted from trailer |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint |
| Recovery method | Parachute |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 882 |
| Production status | In development |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13716 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Swarm / cooperative, Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Turbine / jet |
| Range / endurance | Long range (>650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent |
| Speed regime | High-speed / jet (>400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |