Boeing has released details about a refuelling drone prototype and has plans to gain a contract from the US Navy. The unmanned aircraft system could be used in the MQ-25 navy programme and can refuel Stingray fighter jets while in flight. The remotely operated drones can be launched in the same way as the jets and can deliver up to 15,000 pounds of fuel even while 500 nautical miles from the aircraft carrier. Use of the drones would extend the range of the Stingray's fighter jets. The Stingray has opened its proposal period for rival businesses until 3 January.
Boeing has released details about a refuelling drone prototype and has plans to gain a contract from the US Navy. The unmanned aircraft system could be used in the MQ-25 Stingray programme and can refuel navy fighter jets while in flight. The remotely operated drones can be launched in the same way as the jets and can deliver up to 15,000 pounds of fuel even while 500 nautical miles from the aircraft carrier. Use of the drones would extend the range of the navy's fighter jets. The navy has opened its proposal period for rival businesses until 3 January.