Canberra, Oct 22 (UNI) An unmanned combat aircraft produced by Boeing Australia that has been delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has passed a set of ground-based tests on Thursday, the aircraft manufacturer said in a press release.
The aircraft, named the Boeing Loyal Wingman, conducted several low-speed taxi tests and maneuvers successfully, moving under its own power for the first time, Boeing Australia said.
"The low-speed taxi enabled us to verify the function and integration of the aircraft systems, including steering, braking and engine controls, with the aircraft in motion," Paul Ryder, flight test manager at Boeing Australia, said in the press release.