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Northrop Grumman Firebird
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Northrop Grumman Firebird

Intelligence gathering aircraft

2Units built

Overview

The Northrop Grumman Firebird is an intelligence gathering aircraft designed by Northrop Grumman's subsidiary Scaled Composites which can be flown remotely or by a pilot. At Scaled, it is known as the Model 355. It was unveiled on May 9, 2011. It was first flown in February 2010 and is considered to be an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV).

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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