The Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel, nicknamed Wraith, [2] is an American unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Lockheed Martin and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

The RQ-170 is a low observable unmanned aircraft system (UAS) being developed, tested and fielded by the Air Force. It will provide reconnaissance and surveillance in support of the joint forces commander.

Aug 25, 2020 · The RQ-170 Sentinel is a high altitude and long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed and manufactured by Skunk Works, a division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, for the United States Air Force (USAF).

Dec 10, 2009 · The Air Force's RQ-170 program leverages the Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs and government efforts to rapidly develop and produce a low observable UAS. The RQ-170 will directly support combatant commander needs for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to locate targets.

First spotted in Afghanistan and now flying at Creech Air Force Base, the Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel is the first U.S. Air Force stealth drone—we think.

RQ-170 is an unmanned, stealthy, penetrating, day/night tactical ISR platform. Although the RQ-170 was still under development and test, USAF employed it in Southwest Asia for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Aug 1, 2024 · The Air Force's RQ-170 program leverages the Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs and government efforts to rapidly develop and produce a low observable UAS. The RQ-170 directly supports combatant commander needs for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to locate targets.

Jul 6, 2022 · The Lockheed Martin RQ-170 "Sentinel" is a relatively new stealth Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and is categorized officially as a "low observable Unmanned Aircraft System" (UAS) - insinuating stealth properties in its design.

Aug 6, 2020 · Airmen wanted to prove whether the F-35 could suppress enemy air defenses so the stealthy B-2 and the RQ-170 could sneak by unharmed. Scenarios partnered the fifth-generation F-35 and F-22 with the fourth-generation F-15E and others to see how aircraft could wield new, unique electronic attack capabilities, according to an Aug. 6 53rd Wing ...

Dec 17, 2024 · The Air Force states, "The RQ-170 is a low observable unmanned aircraft system (UAS) being developed, tested and fielded by the Air Force. It will provide reconnaissance and surveillance in support of the joint forces commander ."