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The XQ-58 Valkyrie is an experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), initially designated as the XQ-222. It successfully completed its first flight on March 5, 2019, at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. Designed with low-observable stealth features, the drone is capable of autonomous operations and can perform a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and strike roles. Its hybrid aerodynamic design combines elements of traditional drones and jet-powered combat UAVs, while its modular architecture allows for flexible payload configurations. The Valkyrie was developed as a "loyal wingman" to support manned fighter jets, enhancing situational awareness and survivability in contested airspace. Potential applications include suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), intelligence gathering, and swarm operations, positioning it as a key component in next-generation unmanned warfare

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Video Memory: 16 GB Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 590 Memory: 16 GB Disc space: 1 GB

The XQ-58 Valkyrie is an American experimental single-engine, low-observable, multi-role unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). It is a next-generation initiative that combines modularity, expeditionary capability, future proofing, adaptability, and low cost. Once operational, the Valkyrie will be able to support multi-domain warfare at the tactical and operational levels in a combined arms construct, throughout the world, including in manned-unmanned teaming environments. It will be able to carry a variety of systems, from ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) data gathering to a variety of weapon systems. The XQ-58 took its maiden flight on March 5, 2019 and it remains in development.

The U.S. military undertook the XQ-58 initiative to fulfill several unmanned combat aerial vehicle needs, notably the capability to function under remote manned control, semi-autonomously, autonomously, within a swarm of other unmanned aerial vehicles, and as a “loyal wingman” in a manned-unmanned teaming environment. The program outlined that it needed to be able to be based from traditional runways or from “nondescript launch modules,” comprising a rocket-assisted launcher from large trucks, ships, and shipping containers.

The aircraft features a low-observable design comprising a trapezoidal fuselage, swept wings, a V-tail empennage, and a top-mounted jet intake. It can carry a host of upgradable navigational systems, sensors, and weapon systems within its internal bay and on its wing hardpoints. The U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps has performed several tests with the Valkyrie, including rocket-assisted launching, deployment of small unmanned aerial vehicles, and manned-unmanned teaming trials.

The XQ-58 measures 30 feet in length and has a wingspan of 27 feet. It is powered by a single turbofan engine that generates up to 2,000 pounds of thrust. It has a range of 3,500 miles, a service ceiling of 45,000 feet above sea level, a cruising speed of 548 miles per hour, and a top speed of 651 mph.