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Boeing MQ-25 Stingray Carrier-Based Unmanned Refueling Aircraft Family

The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is a carrier-based unmanned aircraft developed to provide persistent aerial refueling for the U.S. Navy's carrier air wing. Its autonomous deck and flight operations are intended to extend the range of crewed aircraft while establishing a new operational role for unmanned naval aviation.

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Aliases
MQ-25MQ-25A StingrayStingrayT1
Family Name
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray
Full Name
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray Carrier-Based Unmanned Refueling Aircraft Family
Roles
militarytechnology_demonstrator
Status
development
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is a carrier-based unmanned aircraft developed to provide persistent aerial refueling for the U.S. Navy's carrier air wing. Its autonomous deck and flight operations are intended to extend the range of crewed aircraft while establishing a new operational role for unmanned naval aviation.
First Flight Year
2,019
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Creation Time
August 8, 2026 at 07:35:40 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 07:35:40 UTC
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray Carrier-Based Unmanned Refueling Aircraft Family - AeroVia