Boeing Bird of Prey (YF-118G)
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing Bird of Prey (YF-118G) is a secret stealth technology demonstrator built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 1996, but it never entered regular service. Test new, cheaper ways to build a stealth aircraft, in total secret.
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- Top speed480 km/h (298 mph)
- Range600 km (373 miles)
- First flight1996
- Wingspan6.9 m (23 ft)
Boeing Bird of Prey (YF-118G) specs
| Top speed | 480 km/h (298 mph) |
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| Range | 600 km (373 miles)Not published. This is a rough estimate. |
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| Service ceiling | 6,100 m (20,013 ft) |
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| Length | 14.2 m (47 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 6.9 m (23 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 3.4 t (7,496 lb)Not published. This is a rough estimate. |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5C turbofan |
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| First flight | 1996 |
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| Entered service | Never entered regular service |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing Bird of Prey (YF-118G) facts
- It was a secret stealth test plane: it flew 38 times from 1996 to 1999, and the world only found out about it in 2002.
- Its name comes from the Klingon Bird-of-Prey, a starship in Star Trek.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing Bird of Prey (YF-118G) first fly?
In 1996.
Who built the Boeing Bird of Prey (YF-118G)?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing Bird of Prey (YF-118G) fly?
Its top speed is 480 km/h (298 mph).
How far can the Boeing Bird of Prey (YF-118G) fly?
About 600 km (373 miles).
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