This is a demonstrator, it's meant to show that Northrop Grumman can make advanced aircraft using digital architecture faster and cheaper than before. It's not going to military service. It's an X-Plane basically.
Digital architecture -> What steps are skipped compared to a normal development flow? No physical testing, no wind tunnel, no electromagnetic qualification. Straight from design to simulation on computers to assembly to flight?
Reminds me of the medieval chess "automation" where an actual chess player would hide in the cabinet underneath the board to make it seem like the machine was playing the game.
@@Jon....... In an online game, ping, also called latency, means the time in milliseconds that it takes for a bit of information called a packet to go from your computer over the internet to a server and back. It's basically a delay between your computer sending a signal and the server responding. So basically he's saying it looks like he's flying with 300 milliseconds of latency or 0.3 seconds of delay.
It doesn’t need to be a sexy Warfighter like the modern aircraft. It probably flies just as good, is Just as Resilient, and a lot cheaper. We need new materials for commercial and military aircraft, and it has to be sustainable
Yep, a Northrop Grumman "Volksjäger" only made from composite instead of wood and about 20% larger and faster. Same concept the Reichsluftfahrtministerium had for an attritable aircraft but instead of Hitler Youth as pilots here we hope for digital pathfinders
the aerodynamics is great, thin wings with propper geometry, V-tail to reduce wight and resistence, top air intake and a great bodyshape,,, Thx Scaled!!! Well Done!!!
@@iichthus5760 Of course, but that soundtrack would be fitting for the final release of the greatest aircraft ever built, not for just one step in an ongoing development process. Someone in the marketing department is desperate for a raise.
@@swiftmatic That one is based on an actual UCAV, basically the exact same model but renamed as Bandai-Namco and Project ACES didn't have the license of it.
No, Scale Composite does not equate to cool looking aircraft. In fact, I would say the opposite. If they are involved, it’s going to be weird looking. You can’t equate the two.
Scaled Composites makes some remarkably interesting aircraft, Northrop Grumman is right there with them. I like to look at both companies achievements as works of art.
Interesting concept aircraft. As I was watching the video something occurred to me. With the engine intake just behind the cockpit, how does that effect the ejection process? You are leaving the aircraft so I wouldn't care about the engine FOD, but with that engine still sucking in air, how would that effect the ejection seat trajectory? I know they added a pilot to speed along the drone aircraft testing, but I'm curious to the modeling that went into pilot ejection scenarios/outcome.
Its the most efficient design for the mission. Its the same reason why most stealth fighters look roughly the same, and most airliners have become generic twinjets
Northrop Grumman said the aircraft demonstrates the effectiveness of Northrop’s “digital ecosystem.” Northrop first introduced Model 437 as a concept three years ago, touting it as a possible answer to the Air Force’s “loyal wingman” program-now called CCA-as well as a U.K. requirement for an attritable escort for F-35s.
That's a neat platform. I worked for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems for a short period, so all of my time was spent on platforms and systems supporting the "ground pounders", but I was always fascinated by the airborne systems. I wonder if anyone can help me understand the design mindset of using the "slab" style V-tail. I would think they are less stealthy.
In case you wonder why the gear doesn't go in, either because it is not part of the testing or simply to minimize failure possibilities in such an early stage.
The aircraft’s wings demonstrate the value of Northrop Grumman’s fully-connected digital ecosystem - validating how the company can significantly save time and cost in building future aircraft programs. copy past from the description.
Is that ejection seat not a modern one? Why is he wearing a skydiving parachute getting in? Switch to the end and he hops out of the plane with no parachute harness. I am so confused .
It's not a USAF L-39. It is a privately owned aircraft, that is painted to look like it is. There are many examples in the US in private hands painted in a lot of different military schemes, including the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds, and WWII and Vietnam era paintjobs. There are also more than a few that are modified for racing and painted in all sorts of colors.
It is common practice to fly gear down on the first flight, B-21 Raider did the same. That is done to reduce the number of testing steps during something already complicated enough.
This isn't a light fighter, at least not in the "then it's a dogfight" sense. The elevons on the tail and the dorsal air intake both signal that it's not meant for sharp maneuvers (elevons are stealthier than horizontal/vertical stabilizers but don't have as much control authority, and dorsal air intakes lose pressure and thus engine power when pulling up sharply).
I believe what we're seeing the beginning of is the Drone swarm FAC/AWACS. Super light fast and stealthy flying pentium processor designed to coordinate masses of UAVs into target areas
Form follows function, it's super crazy how closely that design looks like something from our workshop...it's a UAV 2D twin engine, with transpirational cooling for a....camel train project.
Looks like it would make a great first jet trainer. Though a couple of light guns in the nose and a couple of hard points under the wings and you have a super lightweight and cheap quickvresponse multi role aircraft. I guess the real reason is to do with quick design via advanced CAD and prototyping using lightweight materials?
it never will be, read the description, it's a demonstration aircraft. they're using it to talk about their quicker and more efficient design processes.
@@adog3129 think about it as of a model on a catwalk showing to the public the new fabric that someone designed. It's literally a demonstration platform, a part of every development
@@adog3129 Definitely not your tax dollars at work. Northrop Grumman's contracts are paid for by federal money obtained through government bonds, not tax revenue.
Agreed. At least Lockheed and Boeing took the L and walked away. These clowns just love burning money and losing. I’m sure their inept CEO will get cut for all her blunders. McCurdy breach on Sentinel and B21 over budget. Incompetent. Frankly they should be investigated.
@@nailujgilroy501 People pick out one feature and extrapolate. It is really annoying. Thus we end up with people saying the J-10 and Eurofighter are similar xD
A single seat aircraft with stealth capability. A super critical wing, twin vector thrust engines, main landing gear that tucks into the side of the aircraft. A small nose wheel that doesn’t take up much room, a large weapons bay for a variety of weapons. This is the leader, the unmanned version make up the rest of the flight.
Prototype aircraft can be used to validate all sorts of flight characteristics without necessarily going into production. In this instance new design and production processes appear to be part of the validation and testing efforts. There is nothing like real data to confirm design and modelling calculations. Historically there are many examples of one off aircraft builds that led to something else, even if that meant "not" proceeding with a particular design. Ideas are just that until that are pit to practice for real.
Well done on the test flight NG! Just some advice on safety standards for the aircraft arrival. No hand wands, no hi vis vest, no ear muffs or safety boots nor a ground to cockpit headset and subsequent clearance aircraft is safe to approach . The guy who runs in to the rear of the aircraft to what I assume is throwing chocks also appears to have no clearance to do so or PPE. Not the industry standard guys 😬
Okay folks. It's time to take composite technology to the next level. Active morphing is here and the possibilities are endless. We can design entire airframes that are capable of biomimicry like we've never seen before. The B2 Spirit took on the profile of the peregrine falcon. Now, it's time to design a morphing wing that is capable of extending and retracting like a birds wings. Active tail designs that provide the same stability and balance as birds of prey. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the worlds first bionic aircraft. The Black Falcon will be that plane. Thank you Bruce Peterson. RIP
I wonder how the engine gets air when in high G maneuvers. The air-intake is on the back while during high G maneuvers, the aircraft is showing it's belly to the upcomming air .... ?
This is a demonstrator, it's meant to show that Northrop Grumman can make advanced aircraft using digital architecture faster and cheaper than before. It's not going to military service.
It's an X-Plane basically.
Manta
Thanks for the info
Maybe it's more of a Y-plane? I think the uncrewed version may have a production future.
Digital architecture -> What steps are skipped compared to a normal development flow? No physical testing, no wind tunnel, no electromagnetic qualification. Straight from design to simulation on computers to assembly to flight?
@@aerohkohh that waht this for
They put the man back into the unmanned vehicle
They're only there for ballast.
man 1 : machine 0
Plot twist, pilot drops out of the bottom of the plane as a meat bomb and plane returns from mission on its own, bombing run completed 😂
manned unmanned vehicle?
Reminds me of the medieval chess "automation" where an actual chess player would hide in the cabinet underneath the board to make it seem like the machine was playing the game.
1:02 bro is flying with 300 ping
I was wondering why that part was so triggering.
What does "300 ping" means?
lol i'm fucking crying
@@Jon....... In an online game, ping, also called latency, means the time in milliseconds that it takes for a bit of information called a packet to go from your computer over the internet to a server and back.
It's basically a delay between your computer sending a signal and the server responding.
So basically he's saying it looks like he's flying with 300 milliseconds of latency or 0.3 seconds of delay.
It's just his thermal paste failing
It looks like the love child of an F-22 and a Cirrus Vision Jet.
You meant YF-23 you heathen.
underrated comment
@@pixelariumoriginal3529true
Well, more of the child of the YF23 and a vision jet.
"Humor is the good natured side of a truth."
- Mark Twain
Welcome back He 162
nah they done made a manned UAV 😭
edit: there is no way i got top comment on a NORTHROP GRUMMAN VIDEO for SPEAKING MY MIND
Man optional*
It doesn’t need to be a sexy Warfighter like the modern aircraft.
It probably flies just as good, is Just as Resilient, and a lot cheaper.
We need new materials for commercial and military aircraft, and it has to be sustainable
Fr, lmao
MAV? 😂
@@jacobm2625 MUAV XD
So, a modern He 162 Salamander. Nice.
I've always thought a modern version would make a good little cheap COIN plane.
That is at least flyable and not going to melt mid air 😅
@@kfeltenberger COIN? Isn’t that a band?
@@xTiessieman506x No, it's COunter INsurgency. Never heard of the band.
Yep, a Northrop Grumman "Volksjäger" only made from composite instead of wood and about 20% larger and faster. Same concept the Reichsluftfahrtministerium had for an attritable aircraft but instead of Hitler Youth as pilots here we hope for digital pathfinders
the aerodynamics is great, thin wings with propper geometry, V-tail to reduce wight and resistence, top air intake and a great bodyshape,,, Thx Scaled!!! Well Done!!!
Y/F23 tail section :3 She never died.
the grey ghost lives on🫶
Not even close. Go look at the YF-23 again.
Now they just need to bring back the gobbler air intake
@@ahill209It is pretty close, look at the yf23 again you idiot
@@ahill209It is very close. Also northrop made the yf23 as well. Maybe go look at the yf23 yourself before making such a slow take.
Apart from the triumphant soundtrack, watching a Cessna take off and land would be just as interesting.
This is a technology demonstrator. Sometimes they are production vehicles and other times they are one offs like this plane.
Show us the plane you made
You really want the first flight to be very boring. Crash and burn is considered a failure.
It’s way more interesting if you’re the one behind the controls…
@@iichthus5760 Of course, but that soundtrack would be fitting for the final release of the greatest aircraft ever built, not for just one step in an ongoing development process. Someone in the marketing department is desperate for a raise.
That dorsal air intake...
Reminds me a lot of the ASF-X Shinden II from Ace Acombat: Assault Horizon.
And the MQ-99 from Ace Combat 7
@@swiftmatic That one is based on an actual UCAV, basically the exact same model but renamed as Bandai-Namco and Project ACES didn't have the license of it.
Yeah, science fiction keeps becoming reality.
that is for stealth, but if the aircraft pitch up too much it might cut air supply to the engine.
@@RambitoAce the Mq99 was based on the EADS barracuda, Ace combat 7 came out 2 months before the Valkyrie UCAV even made its first flight
When Scaled Composites is involved, you can be sure you end up with a cool looking plane.
Why people no like this comment more? Oh for the love of Rutan!
The one they did under the same program was much better looking look up Model 401 Sierra
No, Scale Composite does not equate to cool looking aircraft. In fact, I would say the opposite. If they are involved, it’s going to be weird looking. You can’t equate the two.
idk why seeing a 9th gen f250 next to a modern piece of war machine caught me off guard, but here we are.
had to rewind when I saw that
7.3s and 460s.. they're pretty hard to kill.
@@PureCountryof91 YEP
@@josezuniga4968 my dad has had 2 460s. Theyre awesome.. when you let them breathe deep and spin fast.
Lp pp pp pp
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Welcome back. We the people have missed you guys.
The landing gear is sooo well integrated and designed I hardly even noticed it.
I just preordered mine from Best Buy. Where can I get the optional missile systerm?
Did this cheap looking thing cost you a billion or more?
Walmart
Right!? These clowns built it AFTER being told they lost by the Air Force.
Idiots.
Target!🎉
Ali Express.
0:50 Is that an Aero L-39 Albatros?
1:57 Holy cow... it is
Yes, painted to look like an A-4 Skyhawk
I thought it was an a-4 Skyhawk too, but I saw it’s 2 seater and realized the plane was a bit long
I believe it's a T-38
@@aussiemozzie107that really broke my brain for a second lol
It's like a Heinkel He 162 "Volksjäger" and an F-22 had a baby
Blursed.
It's beautiful
Welcome back, Northrop Grumman.
Back where? Northrop never left
Basically a demo of their rapid prototyping (RP) capabilities. Pretty cool!
Model 437 ❌
Stealthy cirrus jet✅
Not very stealthy if the wheels don't even go up lol
I couldn't have thought of a better name myself - well done.
Scaled Composites makes some remarkably interesting aircraft, Northrop Grumman is right there with them. I like to look at both companies achievements as works of art.
Interesting concept aircraft. As I was watching the video something occurred to me. With the engine intake just behind the cockpit, how does that effect the ejection process? You are leaving the aircraft so I wouldn't care about the engine FOD, but with that engine still sucking in air, how would that effect the ejection seat trajectory? I know they added a pilot to speed along the drone aircraft testing, but I'm curious to the modeling that went into pilot ejection scenarios/outcome.
Check out the F-107.
Safety is a secondary concern as the production model will be remotely controlled and will be attritable to take shots to protect piloted aircraft.
I've noticed that the UCAVs being tested have a very similar form. This, XQ-58A, MQ-28. They all look very similar.
Its the most efficient design for the mission. Its the same reason why most stealth fighters look roughly the same, and most airliners have become generic twinjets
XQ-67A & FURY
Looks like a fast boat/jet-mix ^^
It does kind of look like a boat. Both the shape of the bottom fuselage and top air intake make it look like a fast boat to me.
Is having the air intake on top of the fuselage a problem for airflow into the turbine at high angles of attack?
Nah, it'll be fine!
2:03 And the helmet and parachute magically disappeared.
With the inlets hidden,does it mean reduced radar detection or with the coatings it is already reduced.
that last guy with the bucket 🤣
Beauty and clean shape, I love it
Northrop Grumman said the aircraft demonstrates the effectiveness of Northrop’s “digital ecosystem.”
Northrop first introduced Model 437 as a concept three years ago, touting it as a possible answer to the Air Force’s “loyal wingman” program-now called CCA-as well as a U.K. requirement for an attritable escort for F-35s.
Attritable means that they will probably be manned by NATO Poles.
That's a neat platform. I worked for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems for a short period, so all of my time was spent on platforms and systems supporting the "ground pounders", but I was always fascinated by the airborne systems. I wonder if anyone can help me understand the design mindset of using the "slab" style V-tail. I would think they are less stealthy.
I love how the Skyhawk is just… there. It’s not racing the new plane, it’s just watching quietly
I missed the Skyhawk, but I did see an L-39 in USAF colors.
It's the camera chase plane for the aerial shots?
I thought the Skyhawks were long retired? The intakes are in the wrong place.
True champions don’t need to race I guess
@@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus Correct!
In case you wonder why the gear doesn't go in, either because it is not part of the testing or simply to minimize failure possibilities in such an early stage.
Be nice if they explained the design purpose.
The aircraft’s wings demonstrate the value of Northrop Grumman’s fully-connected digital ecosystem - validating how the company can significantly save time and cost in building future aircraft programs. copy past from the description.
Wait....is it to compete with TF 7A redhawk as a replacement program for over budget NGAD? Look similar with textron airland scorpion?
In drone form is this supposed to be the 'Loyal Wingman'?
Not THE Loyal Wingman, but possibly A Loyal Wingman down the line.
Is that ejection seat not a modern one? Why is he wearing a skydiving parachute getting in? Switch to the end and he hops out of the plane with no parachute harness. I am so confused .
Gorgeous aircraft. Wonderful program
So test platform or training aircraft or maybe test platform for a training aircraft?
The design ❤. It looks straight out of some science fiction movie.
Notice "Scaled composites"... so, a Rutan drone (with a cockpit added) with Northrops name on it?
Is this a re-upload? I swear i saw this exact video earlier today...perhaps 8 hours ago...
yea the original went private for some reason
the original video showed the guy at the end taking a water bucket to the balls and he hunched over lol
@@ilovemyhonda250ex yep
@@ilovemyhonda250ex It was quite funny...
@@interpl6089 Please tell me someone saved that clip
is this first flight test for valkyrie loyal wingman before drone autonomy ?
I want to know more about that USAF L-39
It's not a USAF L-39. It is a privately owned aircraft, that is painted to look like it is. There are many examples in the US in private hands painted in a lot of different military schemes, including the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds, and WWII and Vietnam era paintjobs. There are also more than a few that are modified for racing and painted in all sorts of colors.
They done took the body of the Reaper, scaled it up, and added a cockpit.
Gotta admit Northrop designs are always unique!
Interesting...
Interesting.....
That design is beautiful!
Fixed landing gear?
they keep gear down during testing, they look retractable tho
It is common practice to fly gear down on the first flight, B-21 Raider did the same. That is done to reduce the number of testing steps during something already complicated enough.
How much, and where can I get one please? Also, what's the music?
I never though i would see the second golden age of light fighters, but with the FA50, F7(planned variant of the T7), JL9, and now this? It’s clear.
This isn't a light fighter, at least not in the "then it's a dogfight" sense. The elevons on the tail and the dorsal air intake both signal that it's not meant for sharp maneuvers (elevons are stealthier than horizontal/vertical stabilizers but don't have as much control authority, and dorsal air intakes lose pressure and thus engine power when pulling up sharply).
I believe what we're seeing the beginning of is the Drone swarm FAC/AWACS.
Super light fast and stealthy flying pentium processor designed to coordinate masses of UAVs into target areas
so where do you put the missiles in.
0:32 Why is he wearing swimming goggles? Is he expecting to ditch into the water?
They’re birth control goggles, prescription military glasses.
He was preparing to get climaxed on at 02:08 🤣😬
Can pilots have vision impairment???@@Alexkeys141
He's a Snoopy fan
😂😅
Form follows function, it's super crazy how closely that design looks like something from our workshop...it's a UAV 2D twin engine, with transpirational cooling for a....camel train project.
The efficiency on that thing must be insane
I wonder what happens at high angles of attack with that dorsal inlet?
I saw this in Mojave yesterday, such a badass vehicle.
Can you guys make the Shinden II? Looking pretty close already
i wanna see a 30mm Gau-8 on that one and you got a deal good sir
It will fly in reverse after a burst. xD
That's how you get a stall. lol
instant hover craft 😆
Looks like it would make a great first jet trainer.
Though a couple of light guns in the nose and a couple of hard points under the wings and you have a super lightweight and cheap quickvresponse multi role aircraft.
I guess the real reason is to do with quick design via advanced CAD and prototyping using lightweight materials?
He 162: "I see you copy my style"
You didn't show the one part I wanted to see.. How the heck do those landing gear retract?
Hope to see these in service soon!!!
it never will be, read the description, it's a demonstration aircraft. they're using it to talk about their quicker and more efficient design processes.
In what role?
@@cancelthesquadthey made a plane just to show their design process, our tax dollars at work
@@adog3129 think about it as of a model on a catwalk showing to the public the new fabric that someone designed. It's literally a demonstration platform, a part of every development
@@adog3129 Definitely not your tax dollars at work. Northrop Grumman's contracts are paid for by federal money obtained through government bonds, not tax revenue.
How fast, mock speed-wise, does she go?
I wonder how many politicians are getting kickbacks from Northrop Grumman off of this plane.
What was the chase aircraft?
Calling what essentially looks like a Textron Scorpion a "digital ecosystem" is a bit of hot air.
What did you expect to see my guy? A fully digitized holographic plane!?
Agreed. At least Lockheed and Boeing took the L and walked away.
These clowns just love burning money and losing. I’m sure their inept CEO will get cut for all her blunders.
McCurdy breach on Sentinel and B21 over budget. Incompetent.
Frankly they should be investigated.
The Digital Ecosystem refers to the design and pre-build testing that was done; not to the airframe.
Ultimately a box with some standoffs in is "A digital ecosystem"
Reminds me of this one recon plane Boeing made back in the 60s.
they’re really similar to Heinkel He 162 model, but i like it lol
Are you sure about that?
@@nailujgilroy501 People pick out one feature and extrapolate. It is really annoying. Thus we end up with people saying the J-10 and Eurofighter are similar xD
Where can i order it??
A single seat aircraft with stealth capability. A super critical wing, twin vector thrust engines, main landing gear that tucks into the side of the aircraft. A small nose wheel that doesn’t take up much room, a large weapons bay for a variety of weapons. This is the leader, the unmanned version make up the rest of the flight.
What cannon will it have, and how many external hard points? Also a guy in Gotham is asking if it comes in black.
Tech demonstrator. Not going into military service.
Is this a joke? Maybe a parady?
She’s a beauty Clark.
I'm concerned by the lack of bombs on the wings. What is this a Cessna?
Prototype-demonstrator. It isn't a fighting vehicle.
Prototype aircraft can be used to validate all sorts of flight characteristics without necessarily going into production. In this instance new design and production processes appear to be part of the validation and testing efforts. There is nothing like real data to confirm design and modelling calculations. Historically there are many examples of one off aircraft builds that led to something else, even if that meant "not" proceeding with a particular design. Ideas are just that until that are pit to practice for real.
2:08 Climax 😂
So when's the kit version going to be available for orders? 😉
Children in middle east after seeing this 😬😬😬
I want one. Does it have a guns option?
Is that L159 or L139 in one of the clip
Never retracted it's landing gear and also didn't look like there was anywhere for the main gear to go.
I'm confused!
Well done on the test flight NG! Just some advice on safety standards for the aircraft arrival. No hand wands, no hi vis vest, no ear muffs or safety boots nor a ground to cockpit headset and subsequent clearance aircraft is safe to approach . The guy who runs in to the rear of the aircraft to what I assume is throwing chocks also appears to have no clearance to do so or PPE. Not the industry standard guys 😬
@0:41 what is the plan in the background, looks a A-4 that grow a F-5 nose
L-39
@@jager8148 thanks
Does this plane have ANY movable leading edge wing devices? Slats, slot, cuffs, fences?
no
That looks Beautiful
it looks cheap
Intake up top is a nice choice... clears space for a larger weapons bay.
She'll grow into a good CAS platform.
Lol. That's not a CAS platform. It's a Reduced Observility C4ISR platform, assuming it has a future.
Okay folks. It's time to take composite technology to the next level. Active morphing is here and the possibilities are endless. We can design entire airframes that are capable of biomimicry like we've never seen before. The B2 Spirit took on the profile of the peregrine falcon. Now, it's time to design a morphing wing that is capable of extending and retracting like a birds wings. Active tail designs that provide the same stability and balance as birds of prey.
We have the technology.
We have the capability to make the worlds first bionic aircraft. The Black Falcon will be that plane.
Thank you Bruce Peterson. RIP
And that’s how we end up with a $80M plane lol
Is this model only meant for weapons payload whereas all the processing be done by the mother aircraft?
I’m just glad the inlet duct is on top of the vehicle. It always bugged me that inlets are on the bottom or bottom/sides.
Where does the airflow come from during positive G's?
@@billemerick5423 forward motion.
@@eprofessio causes compressor stalls. There's a reason they're on the bottom or sides on maneuvering aircraft.
I kinda hope these make it to the market as a civilianized jet.
That looks like the dream private civilian jet...
Hello northtop thanks for the f5!
I wonder how the engine gets air when in high G maneuvers. The air-intake is on the back while during high G maneuvers, the aircraft is showing it's belly to the upcomming air .... ?
Seeing what's behind you in that is like turning the landing light on before you crash at night.
I believe the pilot is there to put the plane thru its flight test program. That goes much quicker with a pilot than it can as a uav.
That air intake is interesting. Not sure I've seen a top mounted air intake on a manned plane like that.