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XQ-58A Valkyrie

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions · United States

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.

CountryUnited States
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeLoyal wingman / UCAV
RoleStrike/ISR
ClassUCAV
ClassificationUCAV
MissionStrike, ISR, loyal wingman
VariantsXQ-58A, XQ-58B
Notable partnersUS Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
OperatorsUnited States (Air Force, USMC)
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)9.1
PropulsionTurbofan
Range (km)5556
Wingspan (m)8.2
Combat-provenNo
Export statusNot exported
Launch methodRocket-assisted from trailer
Autonomy levelAutonomous waypoint
Recovery methodParachute
Year introduced2019
Max speed (km/h)882
Production statusIn development
Service ceiling (m)13716
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.kratosdefense.com/unmanned-systems/air/uncrewed-tactical-aircraft/xq-58a