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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Northrop Grumman X-47B Adds Second Test Asset to Mix

The second airplane will allow stepped up performance testing to take place out at Edwards AFB.  This will allow the team to stay on pace to begin land-based carrier-suitability testing at Pax River next year.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/photo-release-increased-test-productivity-lifts-off-with-first-flight-of-second-northrop-grumman-built-x-47b-unmanned-aircraft-2011-11-28

(Photo Credit: U.S Navy)
It is difficult to tell for certain these days, but I believe this to be a notional picture only.
If it's real, then the bird is about to catch the 4-wire, which is NOT normally considered
a satisfactory trap.  There are also shadows of doors on the deck that do not appear to
be illuminated on the aircraft.
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