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Shield AI X-BAT

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Autonomous VTOL fighter jet and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that takes off / lands via Launch and Recovery Vehicle and capable of over 2,000 nautical mile range for air-to-air/-surface or EW missions. In development, first flight expected 2026.

Lift type

Fixed wing

Assembly

Factory-built

Control

Autonomous

Engine type

Turbofan

Application

Attack, Fighter

Design & construction

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Airframe & structure

Pressurisation

Unpressurised

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Type variants

Variant	Launch / first flight	Production end	Notes
Shield AI X-BAT	2025 /		AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet with 39 ft wingspan. Group 5 UAS.

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