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The Northrop Grumman XRQ-73 SHEPARD (Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration) is an hybrid-electric Group 3 unmanned aerial vehicle (weighting about 1,250 lb (570 kg)) developed by Northrop Grumman.
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A hybrid electric aircraft is an aircraft with a hybrid electric powertrain. As the energy density of lithium-ion batteries is much lower than aviation fuel, a hybrid electric powertrain may effectively increase flight range compared to pure electric aircraft.
Northrop Grumman XRQ-73 SHEPARD; Northrop Grumman Switchblade; T. Northrop Grumman Tern; X. Northrop Grumman X-47A Pegasus; Northrop Grumman X-47B
Data from FAA Type Certificate, The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage, Pilot's Operating Handbook and Pilot Friend General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: three passengers Length: 28 ft 8 in (8.74 m) Wingspan: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m) Height: 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) Wing area: 184 sq ft (17.1 m 2) Airfoil: NACA 63A415 Empty weight: 2,569 lb (1,165 kg) Gross weight: 3,800 lb (1,724 kg) Powerplant ...
The foot-pound force (symbol: ft⋅lbf, [1] ft⋅lb f, [2] or ft⋅lb [3]) is a unit of work or energy in the engineering and gravitational systems in United States customary and imperial units of measure. It is the energy transferred upon applying a force of one pound-force (lbf) through a linear displacement of one foot.
The Grumman G-21 Goose is an amphibious flying boat designed by Grumman to serve as an eight-seat "commuter" aircraft for businessmen in the Long Island area. The Goose was Grumman's first monoplane to fly, its first twin-engined aircraft, and its first aircraft to enter commercial airline service.
Both companies said Northrop Grumman's acquisition would not affect Scaled Composites' strategy or involve replacing Burt Rutan as senior manager. [2] The acquisition by Northrop Grumman was completed on August 24, 2007. [3] Rutan retired in April 2011. [4] Ben Diachun, a long time employee, was president of Scaled from Oct 31, 2015, [5] until ...