Mysterious Aircraft Spotted At Area 51

[TomcatViP]

Not a bad hypothesis to restart the discussion from scratch!

 

[CiTrus90]

I was guessing if the image taken in Area 51 was in reality the NGAD Demonstrator realized by Boeing (dubbed "Voodoo II" by its Phantom Works).
The following image triggered in me the idea that maybe such aircraft demonstrator would be quite similiar (in top view) to the SAAB Draken.

So no Draken in Area 51 rather than (surprise!!!) a new prototype, exactly the type of work envisioned for "The Ranch"....

That aircraft is one of the (several) 6th generation inspired concepts made by Rodrigo Avella.
It's a very good rendering, but it's just fanart. I wouldn't read too much into it.

On the other hand (since we are speculating) if the aircraft captured on the satellite picture is not a J35 and if both F-16XL are accounted for, the only concept I've seen that is sort of reminiscent of that shape is the one depicted here in the top right corner:

 

[Hydroman]

I was guessing if the image taken in Area 51 was in reality the NGAD Demonstrator realized by Boeing (dubbed "Voodoo II" by its Phantom Works).
The following image triggered in me the idea that maybe such aircraft demonstrator would be quite similiar (in top view) to the SAAB Draken.

So no Draken in Area 51 rather than (surprise!!!) a new prototype, exactly the type of work envisioned for "The Ranch"....

That aircraft is one of the (several) 6th generation inspired concepts made by Rodrigo Avella.
It's a very good rendering, but it's just fanart. I wouldn't read too much into it.

On the other hand (since we are speculating) if the aircraft captured on the satellite picture is not a J35 and if both F-16XL are accounted for, the only concept I've seen that is sort of reminiscent of that shape is the one depicted here in the top right corner:
View attachment 695723

Look at the shape just below the skull's chin (tee-shaped). At the lower point, look at the gold color shape where the chain is hanging, kind of looks like a canopy? Interesting?

 

[VTOLicious]

Not a bad hypothesis to restart the discussion from scratch!

Ok, here you go: I would guess a sub-scale NGAD technology demonstrator featuring a novel aerodynamic configuration in combination with lo-characteristics, powered by a single adaptive cycle engine prototype.

 

[jfay12]

A VERY interesting satellite picture was taken of a mysterious aircraft at the scoot and hide hangar at the south end of Area 51.

So, let the speculation game begin…

I can’t help but notice the simularities in timing between the sighting of the triangle overhead Amarillo in march 2014 and this satellite image and the once again rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

First of all, while difficult to judge, the airplane seems about the size of an F16, based on the width of the taxiway of 15 meters. So it’s about fighter sized… NGAD prototype?

And who can tell what the mysterious structure is that surrounds it?

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44057/mysterious-aircraft-spotted-at-area-51-in-unprecedented-satellite-imageView attachment 673394

Appears to be a Saab Draaken.

 

[Justo Miranda]

Draken?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Woolams

https://www.wearethemighty.com/arti...essed-as-a-gorilla-to-mess-with-other-pilots/

 

[archipeppe]

Appears to be a Saab Draaken.

That's the point, what appears to be a Draaken is obviously not a SAAB aircraft rather than something that shares (more or less) the same configuration.

The best candidate is a full (or smaller) scale NGAD prototype, exactly the one realized by Boeing that should have broken several records starting by 2020.

 

[Ninja]

That aircraft is one of the (several) 6th generation inspired concepts made by Rodrigo Avella.
It's a very good rendering, but it's just fanart. I wouldn't read too much into it.

On the other hand (since we are speculating) if the aircraft captured on the satellite picture is not a J35 and if both F-16XL are accounted for, the only concept I've seen that is sort of reminiscent of that shape is the one depicted here in the top right corner:
View attachment 695723

This image belongs to this PDF file, for whoever is interested in it.

Wayback Machine

 

[Q-nimbus]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1855365705979322395

View: https://x.com/sr_planespotter/status/1855365705979322395?s=46&t=yfAqz54BvJZdyXrm2CX4Iw


The shapes on the patch on the left sure looks a lot like the thing we see in the satellite picture.

 

[antigravite]

I was guessing if the image taken in Area 51 was in reality the NGAD Demonstrator realized by Boeing (dubbed "Voodoo II" by its Phantom Works).
The following image triggered in me the idea that maybe such aircraft demonstrator would be quite similiar (in top view) to the SAAB Draken.

So no Draken in Area 51 rather than (surprise!!!) a new prototype, exactly the type of work envisioned for "The Ranch"....

Hi.

While I don't have any clue, here a a few comments. There is a "raven" on the left hand side of this patch. I remember from B2 history that the call sign used during the first air trial was "Voron" which means "Raven" in Russian. The second singular design element on this patch is the wavy shape behing the skull and the Raven. It strongly reminds me of an S-shape intake / flowpath designed for stealth.

A.

 

[RavenOne]

Something to look forward to after next week???

Area 51 secrets to be revealed 'in 2025' by black projects specialist

Area 51's 'literally out of this world' UFO secrets might finally see the light of day next year, based on a recently resurfaced interview with a seasoned aerospace journalist.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Lol merry Xmas

Cheers

 

[Ninja]

Something to look forward to after next week???

Area 51 secrets to be revealed 'in 2025' by black projects specialist

Area 51's 'literally out of this world' UFO secrets might finally see the light of day next year, based on a recently resurfaced interview with a seasoned aerospace journalist.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Lol merry Xmas

Cheers

That article is full of UFO galore. Also, isn't the 25-year declassification rule not mandatory? I once read somewhere that it doesn't apply to everything.

 

[martinbayer]

If I were Biden, one of my very last acts in office would be to perform an official but unannounced surprise inspection of Area 51 with a full open press entourage, including live TV coverage. Sunlight is a powerful disinfectant, and taxpayers like me are entitled to see what we're paying for...

 

[4decaa]

If I were Biden, one of my very last acts in office would be to perform an official but unannounced surprise inspection of Area 51 with a full open press entourage, including live TV coverage. Sunlight is a powerful disinfectant, and taxpayers like me are entitled to see what we're paying for...

Lame duck strategies are always amusing.

Just don't let him near any of the stealthy bicycles

 

[martinbayer]

Just don't let him near any of the stealthy bicycles

I have absolutely no *%$>?<^&# idea whatsoever what "stealthy bicycles" are, and why in the mother-loving universe President Biden should be kept away from them - would you please be so kind to provide any logical explanation of your thoughts along with verifiable online references?

 

[4decaa]

I have absolutely no *%$>?<^&# idea whatsoever what "stealthy bicycles" are, and why in the mother-loving universe President Biden should be kept away from them - would you please be so kind to provide any logical explanation of your thoughts along with verifiable online references?

Apologies if I slightly misread the tone of your message Martin.

I am poking fun at this video clip of Joe Biden. ANY politics aside, it’s positively funny. The framing, smile and slow attack of gravity are hilarious.

So: If the lame duck area 51 tour is enacted, he should probably be kindly advised to avoid bicycles - at the cost of further taxpayer dollars

as for the stealthy two wheeled apparatus:

something to the order of this. Sorry if this isn’t the most serious post you’ve seen…

 

[Flyaway]

Something to look forward to after next week???

Area 51 secrets to be revealed 'in 2025' by black projects specialist

Area 51's 'literally out of this world' UFO secrets might finally see the light of day next year, based on a recently resurfaced interview with a seasoned aerospace journalist.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Lol merry Xmas

Cheers

I thought with that large egg illustration it meant Area 51 had invented a giant egg timer.

 

[publiusr]

Shades of Zamora's egg "sighting."

 

[dark sidius]

Something to look forward to after next week???

Area 51 secrets to be revealed 'in 2025' by black projects specialist

Area 51's 'literally out of this world' UFO secrets might finally see the light of day next year, based on a recently resurfaced interview with a seasoned aerospace journalist.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Lol merry Xmas

Cheers

We still awaiting for the NGAD contract not coming so for the rest I believe nothing is real. We will see nothing instead of web rumors who are never right.

 

[TomS]

That article is full of UFO galore. Also, isn't the 25-year declassification rule not mandatory? I once read somewhere that it doesn't apply to everything.

There are many exceptions. It doesn't apply to the capabilities of systems still in service, even if they are more than 25 years old, for example. Similarly, there is less automatic declassification for WMD data (especially nuclear weapons Restricted Data). Other exceptions are for Human Intelligence sources, certain types of diplomatic exchanges, etc.