Thursday, May 5, 2011

Boeing's Phantom Ray UAV Successfully Makes It's First Flight



Boeing's Robotic Jet Phantom Ray Takes Maiden Test Flight -- L.A. Times

The sleek, delta-winged drone rose to 7,500 feet and speeds of 205 mph during a 17-minute flight April 27 at Edwards Air Force Base.


A sleek, delta-winged robotic jet took to the skies for the first time above the Mojave Desert at Edwards Air Force Base.

Boeing Co.'s experimental drone, dubbed Phantom Ray, flew to 7,500 feet and reached speeds of 205 mph in its first flight. The 17-minute flight took place April 27, but Boeing officials did not confirm details until Tuesday.

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