'Envelope Expansion' Program Underway For Carrier-Based
UAS
The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration aircraft
reached a major milestone September 30 when it retracted its
landing gear and flew in its cruise configuration for the first
time. The flight, conducted at Edwards Air Force Base, also helped
validate precision navigation hardware and software that will allow
the X-47B to land with precision on the moving deck of an aircraft
carrier.