Take a look at the first unmanned #LoyalWingman aircraft prototype, one of three prototype aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force. These aircraft are designed to extend and protect existing aircraft, and they’re the foundation for the global Boeing Airpower Teaming System aircraft to be developed for other global forces.
Boeing Australia has delivered the first of three prototype advanced combat drones to the Royal Australian Air Force. The unmanned aircraft, nicknamed Loyal Wingman, can fly alongside piloted fighters or on solo missions.
Boeing Airpower Teaming System Advances Flight Testing
Nov 5, 2021
Our Boeing Australia team has expanded its flight-test program of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System, with two aircraft successfully completing separate flight missions at the Woomera Range Complex recently.
The first Loyal Wingman aircraft developed with the Royal Australian Air Force demonstrated a range of key characteristics during the test flights to continue to expand the flight envelope. A second aircraft also successfully completed its first flight mission.