AIRCRAFT PROGRAM
| Lift type | Fixed wing | ||
| Construction type | Factory-built | ||
| Control type | Autonomous | ||
| Engine type | Turbofan | ||
| Application | Surveillance | ||
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Military single turbofan UAV with composite tailless structure.
| Variant | Launch/First flight | Production end | |
| Northrop Grumman X-47A | 2001 / 2003 | Initial variant. | |
| Northrop Grumman X-47B | 2009 / 2011 | Variant with upgraded airframer, for naval operations. |
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See recent updates (latest 06/12/2024)
| Lockheed Martin Skunk Works | Analysis | News | Design Services: Design & manufacture of aerodynamic edges, inlet lip & control services, development of arresting hook system |
| Wind River Systems, Inc. | Analysis | News | Computer Components: VxWorks real-time operating system |
| LeFiell Manufacturing Co. | Analysis | Struts: Rod assemblies |
| Boeing St. Louis (was GKN Aerospace) | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Centre fuselage; Wings: |
| GKN Aerospace - Alabama | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Graphite composite skins & covers; forward centre fuselage; Aircraft Doors: Weapons' bay, nose & main landing gear actuated doors; Wings: Outboard wing |
| Collins Aerospace, Wheels and Brakes | Analysis | Anti-Skid Brakes & Systems: Anti-skid braking system (through GE) |
| PCX Aerosystems, CA (was Integral Aerospace) | Analysis | News | Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear system incorporating hydraulically actuated steering control & anti-skid braking systems |
| Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division | Analysis | News | Radio Communications Equipment: AN/ARC-210 UHF/VHF radios |
| Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems | Analysis | Air Data Computers: SmartProbe air data system |
| Collins Aerospace, Electric Power Systems | Analysis | News | Airborne Electrical Power Supplies: Electric power system components & accessory drive |
| Pratt & Whitney Canada | Analysis | Turbofan Engines: (JT15D Series - Northrop Grumman X-47A - JT15D-5C ) |
| Pratt & Whitney Military Engines | Analysis | News | Turbofan Engines: (F100-PW - Northrop Grumman X-47B - F100-PW-220U ) |
| Collins Aerospace, Power & Controls - Engine Components | Analysis | Shafts & Shaft Assemblies: Power take off shaft |
