OVERVIEW
The Scaled Composites branch of North Grumman has produced a single example of the Firebird intelligence-gathering aerial platform - the flight crew being optional.
The Scaled Composites branch of North Grumman has produced a single example of the Firebird intelligence-gathering aerial platform - the flight crew being optional.
YEAR: 2019
STATUS: In-Development
MANUFACTURER(S): Northrop Grumman (Autonomous Division) - USA
PRODUCTION: 2
OPERATORS: United States
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Northrop Grumman Firebird model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Northrop Grumman Firebird model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 2
LENGTH: 33.79 feet (10.3 meters)
WIDTH: 64.96 feet (19.8 meters)
HEIGHT: 9.84 feet (3 meters)
WEIGHT (EMPTY): 2,579 pounds (1,170 kilograms)
WEIGHT (MTOW): 5,004 pounds (2,270 kilograms)
ENGINE: 1 x Lycoming TO-549 6-cylinder piston engine (optional HFE fit) developing 350 horsepower and arranged in pusher configuration.
CEILING: 30,003 feet (9,145 meters; 5.68 miles)
ARMAMENT
None. Mission equipment for the intelligence-gathering role. Equipment can also support other roles such as SIGnals INTelligence (SIGINT), communications relay and networking. Payload of up to 1,240 pounds.
None. Mission equipment for the intelligence-gathering role. Equipment can also support other roles such as SIGnals INTelligence (SIGINT), communications relay and networking. Payload of up to 1,240 pounds.
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• Firebird - Base Series Name.
Series Model Variants
• Firebird - Base Series Name.
December 2018 - A second Firebird aircraft is undertaking flight trials.
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