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McDonnell Douglas Bird of Prey
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McDonnell Douglas Bird of Prey

Experimental aircraft by Boeing

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Overview

The Boeing Bird of Prey is an American black project aircraft, intended to demonstrate stealth technology. It was developed by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing in the 1990s. The company provided $67 million of funding for the project. It developed technology and materials which would later be used on Boeing's X-45 unmanned combat air vehicle.

Specifications

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