XQ-58A Valkyrie
Type: Loyal Wingman / Autonomous Combat Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Kratos Defense
First Deployed: 2019
Overview
Low-cost attritable unmanned combat air vehicle designed to operate as an autonomous wingman alongside manned fighters. Features internal weapons bay, stealth-optimized design, and AI-enabled autonomous decision-making. Pathfinder for the USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Technical Specifications
| range | 5,500 km (ferry) |
|---|---|
| length | 9.1 m |
| payload | 272 kg (internal bay) |
| wingspan | 8.2 m |
| max_speed | ~1,050 km/h |
| unit_cost | ~$3M (target) |
| first_flight | 2019 |
Operators
- United States
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