A low-cost reusable combat-aircraft demonstrator developed for tactically relevant autonomous missions and collaborative employment concepts.
Primary roleAttack
First flight2019
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerKratos Unmanned Aerial Systems
Documented variants2
Crew modeUncrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| XQ-58A Block 2 demonstrator | Prototype | Attack | United States Air Force |
| XQ-58A demonstrator | Prototype | Attack | United States Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
XQ-58A demonstrator
XQ-58A demonstrator — C020 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 0
Powerplant: 1 × Williams FJ33-series turbofan
Armament: Demonstrator payload bays support modular sensors and weapons for collaborative combat-aircraft concepts.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator completes inaugural flight — United States Air Force · Tier 1
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2024-25 — Jane's Information Group · Tier 3