3D Model of X-45A Drone By PerspectX (Browse This Publisher's Products) (View Profile)

Description

The X-45A is a prime example of an air vehicle that points to the future of our Air Force. Unmanned aerial vehicles are increasingly being used, and we are excited to show the public the giant step that has been taken with these aircraft.

Texture

All major surface textures are 2048 in greatest dimension. Color, maps provided.  Photoshop templates for each detail are available for download.

History

TheX-45A served as a scaled-down, advanced technology demonstrator for a project conducted by the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency and the U.S. Air Force. The goal was to demonstrate the technologies needed to conduct suppression of enemy air defense missions with unmanned combat air vehicles.In September 2000's "Phantom Works" completed the first of two X-45A UCAVs, using research gathered from its manned Bird of Prey aircraft. After extensive ground testing, the first X-45A completed its first flight May 22, 2002 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., and the second vehicle followed in November.During its test program, the X-45A accomplished a number of significant events in aviation history. On April 18, 2004, the X-45A demonstrator hit a ground target with a 250-pound, inert, precision-guided weapon released from its internal weapons bay. On Aug. 1, 2004, for the first time, one pilot-operator successfully controlled two X-45As in flight simultaneously.This X-45A replaced the museum's previous display of a UCAV model.