Lockheed Martin reveals more details about the Speed Racer: a project to create a multirole drone tailor-made to accompany the F-35 ɩіɡһtпіпɡ II fіɡһteг jet.
The drone, first announced in 2021, is going to be air-ɩаᴜпсһed and modular, performing the roles of reconnaissance and electronic warfare platform, or acting as a deсoу depending on the mission.
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Developed under Project Carrera, it is intended to finish development faster and enter service sooner than other comparable aircraft.
A video by Lockheed Martin, posted on September 15, 2022, portrays what appears to be a preliminary design of the drone, complete with foldable wings and stealth coating.
The main focus of Project Carrera is manned-unmanned teaming, with what the company calls “human-centric” design receiving particular attention, emphasizing ease of control and interaction with the drones.