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Boeing X-45A first prototype

The first Boeing X-45A was the initial flying J-UCAS technology demonstrator, completed by Boeing Phantom Works and flown from Edwards Air Force Base on 22 May 2002. It is preserved as a historically significant autonomous-aircraft research vehicle.

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X-45ABlueElsie Mayfirst X-45A
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Boeing X-45A first prototype
Status
retired

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The first Boeing X-45A was the initial flying J-UCAS technology demonstrator, completed by Boeing Phantom Works and flown from Edwards Air Force Base on 22 May 2002. It is preserved as a historically significant autonomous-aircraft research vehicle.
First Flight Date
2002-05-22
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August 1, 2026 at 11:47:49 UTC
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August 1, 2026 at 11:47:49 UTC