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    X-47B UCAS [Image 7 of 10]

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    The image shows a tailless flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (consistent with the X-47B UCAS-D) on approach with landing gear deployed, flying above a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet marked '201' and 'VFA-' on what appears to be a naval air station or aircraft carrier flight deck. A structure on the right side displays a U.S. flag pattern. The scene captures two distinct generations of naval aviation technology in the same frame.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    05.14.2013

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice J. Michael Smevog 

    U.S. Navy           

    An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Smevog/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2013
    Date Posted: 05.15.2013 04:21
    Photo ID: 931919
    VIRIN: 130514-N-FE409-108
    Resolution: 3704x2469
    Size: 3.59 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 173
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    A silhouetted flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, consistent with the Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS demonstrator, is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, viewed from inside a hangar bay opening. The scene is captured at dusk or dawn, with a gradient sky transitioning from pink to blue. Several deck crew members in silhouette are visible around the aircraft, suggesting pre-flight or post-flight servicing operations.
    A tailless flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, consistent with the Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS demonstrator, is positioned on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier at dusk. Ground crew members in yellow and dark jerseys are conducting pre-flight or maintenance operations around the aircraft. The scene is framed by the carrier's deck-edge overhang, with open ocean visible in the background under a twilight sky.
    A tailless flying-wing unmanned combat air vehicle, identifiable as a Northrop Grumman X-47B (marked with 'N2' and a U.S. Navy roundel), is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at dusk or dawn. Several naval personnel in flight-deck uniforms are conducting pre-flight or maintenance operations around the aircraft. The ocean horizon is visible in the background under a pastel sky.
    The image shows a flying wing-style unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with the Northrop Grumman X-47B, positioned on the flight deck of a naval aircraft carrier, viewed from inside a large hangar bay opening. The scene is captured at dusk or dawn, with a gradient sky transitioning from blue to orange near the horizon over open ocean. Ground crew personnel and what appears to be a photographer or videographer are visible near the aircraft.
    A dark, flying-wing style unmanned or stealth aircraft is positioned on what appears to be an aircraft carrier elevator or flight deck, being guided by a deck crew member in a yellow jersey with arms raised. The image is taken from inside the hangar bay looking outward toward the flight deck at dusk or dawn. The aircraft has a tailless, blended-wing-body configuration consistent with a stealth or unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) design.
    A tailless flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, consistent in shape with the Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS demonstrator, is positioned on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. Two ground crew personnel dressed in blue jackets are visible on either side of the aircraft, appearing to be conducting pre-launch or post-landing servicing. The image is taken from a low angle with a telephoto lens, compressing perspective and emphasizing the aircraft's distinctive stealth geometry.
    The image shows a tailless flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (consistent with the X-47B UCAS-D) on approach with landing gear deployed, flying above a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet marked '201' and 'VFA-' on what appears to be a naval air station or aircraft carrier flight deck. A structure on the right side displays a U.S. flag pattern. The scene captures two distinct generations of naval aviation technology in the same frame.
    A tailless flying-wing unmanned aircraft (consistent with the Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS) is airborne with landing gear deployed, apparently on approach over a naval vessel. In the foreground, a manned fighter jet marked '201' with a US Navy roundel is parked on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. Deck crew and observers are visible in the lower portion of the image.
    The image shows a bottom-up view of a flying wing stealth aircraft, identifiable by its distinctive triangular/blended wing body shape and dark matte finish. The aircraft appears to have multiple open weapon bay doors or access panels visible on its underside. Markings including what appears to be '502' and 'NG' are partially visible on the airframe.
    A flying wing aircraft is photographed head-on during approach or landing, with landing gear fully extended. The aircraft has a tailless, blended wing-body design consistent with a stealth unmanned aerial vehicle configuration. The image is taken from a low angle against a pale blue sky.

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