Additional video of LM's MQ-25 candidate, it clearly shows usage of speed break, radius increase via MQ-25, vision sensor of the nose, mission flexibility (ISR, Strike!). No internal weapon bay is considered even for further variation. Tank is replaced by JSOW; it means it launched its weapon at safe range from enemy AD. Thus, stealth performance of the MQ-25 probably stay at semi-stealth or stealthy level for cheap price.
Vision sensor of the nose
Internal fuel tank layout
Propulsion and LD
LRU; sensor, antenna, control unit, optical turret (EO/IR?)
Usage of speed break
Additional range provided by MQ-25
Future variation of MQ-25, extended range via additional tank, ISR, strike mission
(No internal weapon bay is considered even for further variation. Tank is replaced by JSOW; it means it launched its weapon at safe range from enemy AD)
http://www.boeing.com/defense/mq25/?sf186529703=1#/videos/mq-25-highlights
답글삭제Boeing’s one also shows one additional tank for symmetry and extending endurance.