Boeing Model 853-21 Quiet Bird
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (September 2015) |
| Quiet Bird | |
|---|---|
| Role | US Army observation study |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Number built | 1/2 scale mockup produced |
The Boeing Model 853 Quiet Bird was a US Army scout plane study developed by Boeing in the early 1960s.[1]
Design and development
Development of the Model 853 began in 1962 at Boeing Wichita, only a 1/2 scale prototype was produced which never flew, but tests showed that it had a very low radar cross-section (stealth aircraft).[1]
Specifications
Data from Boeing[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Airfoil: 65A415
Performance
- Thrust/weight: 0.52
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- ^ a b c "Boeing Model 853 Quiet Bird". Boeing. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
External links
- "Never-Seen Photos Of Boeing's 1960s Stealth Jet Concept That Predicted The Future". foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com. Retrieved 27 September 2015.