1. Development

2. Design

3. See also

4. Sources

5. References

The Lockheed Martin X-44 is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology demonstrator built by the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.

Development

After the 1999 cancellation of the RQ-3 Darkstar, Lockheed Martin decided to build a technology demonstrator for a potential family of flying wing UAVs that could be used for combat and non-combat roles. The resulting X-44 (designation previously allocated to the X-44 MANTA) was built in 1999 and first flew in 2001, representing an interim design between the Darkstar and P-175. However, Lockheed Martin kept the X-44 under wraps until February 2018.^[1][2]

Design

The X-44 is reportedly made from nano-carbon fiber and is powered by a Williams F122 turbofan engine. The wingspan of the X-44 is 30 feet, half of that of the RQ-170 Sentinel.^[3]

See also

• Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel
• Lockheed Martin RQ-3 Dark Star
• Lockheed Martin P-175 Polecat

• List of unmanned aerial vehicles
• List of military aircraft of the United States

Sources

• Specifications and second and third paragraphs: Display information on exhibit at Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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