Boeing has revealed the “Bird of Prey,” a black-ops klingonesque stealth-jet. Check out the wild-ass video clips.
The unconventional configuration of the Bird of Prey suggests it has been designed to be highly agile and stealthy. But even though the aircraft itself has been revealed to the public, the stealth systems designed to suppress acoustic, infra-red, radar and even visual signatures are likely to be as highly classified as ever.
Sources suggest they may include active camouflage systems to reduce visibility by using panels or coatings that change colour or luminosity. This could allow safe combat missions in daylight, rather than being restricted to night flying. “And that would represent a revolutionary milestone in aerial warfare,” says Cook.
(Thanks, Pat!)