Northrop Grumman Firebird
The Northrop Grumman Firebird is an intelligence gathering aircraft designed by Northrop Grumman's subsidiary Scaled Composites which can be flown remotely or by a pilot. At Scaled, it is known as the Model 355. It was unveiled on May 9, 2011. It was first flown in February 2010 and is considered to be an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV).
| Firebird | |
|---|---|
| Role | Intelligence gathering aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman/Scaled Composites |
| First flight | February 2010 |
| Primary user | United States |
| Number built | 1 |
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