A flown battlefield-attack demonstrator built to explore a highly maneuverable, low-cost aircraft centered on a heavy cannon and close-support mission.
Primary roleAttack
First flight1990
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerScaled Composites
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARES demonstrator | Prototype | Attack | United States Army |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
ARES demonstrator
ARES demonstrator — C017 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D turbofan
Armament: Demonstrator built around a side-mounted 25 mm cannon with provision for light external stores.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1990-91 — Jane’s Information Group · Tier 3