The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is an aerial refueling drone that resulted from the Carrier-Based Aerial-Refueling System (CBARS) program, which grew out of the earlier Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) program. The MQ-25 first flew on 19 September 2019.
Boeing's MQ-25 design is powered by one Rolls-Royce AE 3007N turbofan engine delivering 10,000 lbf (44 kN) of thrust; this is a variant of the engine used to power the Navy's MQ-4C Triton. The aircraft is less stealthy than flying wing UAVs. It does feature a stealthy fuselage shaping, flush inlet to shield engine blades from radar, and a V-tail.
As of 2020 the United States Navy planned to establish Unmanned Carrier Launched Multi-Role Squadron 10 (VUQ-10) in October 2021 with four aircraft. The new unit was to be based at Naval Base Ventura County (which includes Naval Air Station Point Mugu).
Standard Controls, Activate AG1 and disable AG8 to enable manual control.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 70.3ft (21.4m)
- Length 51.0ft (15.5m)
- Height 7.7ft (2.4m)
- Empty Weight 17,574lbs (7,971kg)
- Loaded Weight 24,212lbs (10,982kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.322
- Wing Loading 62.7lbs/ft2 (306.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 386.2ft2 (35.9m2)
- Drag Points 4919
Parts
- Number of Parts 88
- Control Surfaces 2
- Performance Cost 293
