Meet the X-47B unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV)! The technological dream machine that is the future of US Navy unmanned aviation. We are talking about a new way of doing business. It allows so much more capability. This thing does not get bored, it does not get tired and it excels at the mundane. The X-47B has been designed for use aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. We have a perfect example in this first video.
You can see the X-47B landing on the deck of the aircraft carrier – George H.W. Bush. This happened July 10, 2013. The video is released officially by the U.S Navy and it demonstrates the successful launch and recovery of this unmanned combat air vehicle. The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier in history to do this. This makes it a very significant and historic video. You can watch the video below.
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In our second video we have yet another successful launch and recovery of the X-47B. It`s actually on the same aircraft carrier as in the first video but in this one we have one additional perspective. You can see the unmanned combat air vehicle getting ready for launch. You can notice its tail which is bat-wing shaped. This makes it the stealthiest unmanned system ever to take to the skies. It makes for some awesome aesthetics as well.
The thunderous sound this unmanned combat air vehicle delivers will bring you shivers. For this purpose, we advise you to raise the volume of your speakers and enjoy. The only reason not to like this state-of-the-art drone technology is if you are a professional pilot. This can make a pilot`s job obsolete. However, don`t worry, there are enough F-35`s at the moment and many other to come. Other good news is that this technology will actually spare many pilot`s lives.
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In our previous two videos, we saw the unmanned combat air vehicle launching and landing. However, in the previous two videos the focus was more on the launch. In this one, we can focus a bit more on the landing process. You`ll notice how perfect it is for such maneuvers when it comes to landing on aircraft carriers. This supreme technology was developed by the USA defense technology Northrop Grumman. It was unveiled to the public at the end of 2008.
It`s designed to carry out surveillance and strike missions all autonomously and at a very long range. After watching these 3 awesome videos, you`ll agree that this is definitely something that our Navy needs. This unmanned combat air vehicle also gives you an overnight picture of the battle group. Not only that, but it`s also capable of reaching 3000 nautical miles with 50 hours of flying without refueling. When it comes to refueling, it can be refueled in mid-air!
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