Northrop Flies XRQ-73 SHEPARD Hybrid Flying Wing for First Time Written 7 May 2026
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DARPA’s XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric experimental aircraft takes off at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. | Credit: Northrop Grumman; DARPA
Aerospace Global News reports, “Yesterday, Northrop Grumman announced its XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid electric experimental drone has begun flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft conducted its maiden flight in April.”
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