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The X-47 IMOHO was less ready to fight at sea. Bring back performances (carrier recovery) would have been more tricky thanks to the lack of verticals.Also the MQ-25 is a far less multi-mission platform, eating less budget and maintenance hours for the carrier force on overall.I think the USN made an outstanding choice going nimbler on the mission set. Ppl on another thread are discussing F-111 and that should be read in context here.Then, with all that Fuel, a full composite airframe, large span and available power, I have no doubt that the MQ could become something more spicy via Pods or conformal packs.
The X-47 IMOHO was less ready to fight at sea. Bring back performances (carrier recovery) would have been more tricky thanks to the lack of verticals.
Also the MQ-25 is a far less multi-mission platform, eating less budget and maintenance hours for the carrier force on overall.
I think the USN made an outstanding choice going nimbler on the mission set. Ppl on another thread are discussing F-111 and that should be read in context here.
Then, with all that Fuel, a full composite airframe, large span and available power, I have no doubt that the MQ could become something more spicy via Pods or conformal packs.
