RQ-3 Dark Star
The
RQ-3 Dark Star unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was operated by the
US Air Force. Its first flight was in
1996, and the program was cancelled in
1999.
The "R" is the Department of Defense designation for reconnaissance; "Q" means unmanned aircraft system. The "3" refers to it being the third of a series of purpose-built unmanned reconnaissance aircraft systems. See also RQ-1 Predator, RQ-2 Pioneer, RQ-4 Global Hawk, RQ-5 Hunter, RQ-6 Outrider, and RQ-7 Shadow.
General Characteristics
- Primary Function: Reconnaissance
- Contractor: Lockheed Martin Skunkworks, Palmdale CA
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