Lockheed Martin announces existence of Polecat UAV testbe

[n_kitson]

Another nice article from Flight Global: Link

 

[vulture2]

18 months for development of a new composite and apparently supersonc long-rang UAV is remarkable. Any details on how it is controlled? i.e. remotely piloted vs autonomous?

 

[crix]

I wonder if it integrates MEMS based steering.<br /><br />http://ho.seas.ucla.edu/research/Gryphon_Flight_Test.mpg<br /><br />

 

[publiusr]

Now you know what has REALLY been flying at Area 51.<br /><br />Not saucers, but polecats.<br /><br />What a name. <br /><br />Can't wait to see the 'nose' art.

 

[john_316]

Polecat is an offshoot of the B-2 program. It is also a what if we automate the B-3 to suppliment the B-2 but with less stealthy features but still stealthy.<br /><br />I also imagine there are about 30 to 45 A-45C's at Groom Lake waiting to take bombing runs in Southwest Asia.<br /><br />Welcome to the B-3 bomber force of the future. 100 completely automated drone bombers and woola you can bomb at will....<br /><br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br />

 

[publiusr]

Provided you get it past the fighter-jock brass that run the Air Farce, who may want none of it.