Dynetics’ X-61A Gremlins air vehicle performs its maiden flight
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Friday, January 17, 2020
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., January 17, 2020 - Dynetics, the performer for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Gremlins program, has successfully flown its X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV) for the first time in November 2019.
Key Points:
- HUNTSVILLE, Ala., January 17, 2020 - Dynetics, the performer for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Gremlins program, has successfully flown its X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV) for the first time in November 2019.
- At the end of the mission, the engine was shut down and a drogue chute successfully deployed to terminate flight.
- This flight marks a historic milestone for Dynetics and the Gremlins program, said Tim Keeter, Dynetics Gremlins program manager.
- The Gremlins team celebrated a number of milestones in 2019 including a successful flight test of the docking system in February.