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What Is A Wingman Drone And How Does It Work With Fighter Jets?

UNITED STATES, AUG 3 – The US Air Force plans to deploy over 1,000 YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A drones as force multipliers to support F-47 fighters with enhanced payload and sensor capabilities.

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The future of aerial combat in the military looks like it could be increasingly unmanned. Wingman drones are a step in that direction. Here's what we know.

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What Is A Wingman Drone And How Does It Work With Fighter Jets?

The future of aerial combat in the military looks like it could be increasingly unmanned. Wingman drones are a step in that direction. Here's what we know.

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YFQ-44A Unmanned Jets Will Fly With the F-47 Sixth Generation Fighter

The US Air force is making YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A unmanned jets that will fly with the F-47 sixth generation fighter. There will be about five drones for each F-47 fighter. Over 1,000 of the unmanned aircraft are planned. the unmanned jets will start operating first from 2025-2029 while the F-47 will start prototype flights in ...

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