A New Kind of Wingman Takes Shape for US Military Aircraft

Boeing has unveiled plans for an autonomous tiltrotor drone designed to operate as a wingman for US military aircraft.

Called the Collaborative Combat Rotorcraft (CxR), the concept is envisioned to take on multiple roles, from logistics support to maritime strikes.

Boeing reportedly plans for the CxR to reach speeds of 250 knots (288 miles/463 kilometers per hour) while carrying up to 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms) of payload.

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