美MQ-25A量產型首飛成功

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首架量產型MQ-25A無人機在波音公司的測試場完成首飛(圖片取自Boeing網站)

美海軍無人加油機邁向航艦部署關鍵一步

Milestone Toward Carrier-Based Unmanned Refueling Operations

美國Boeing研製的MQ-25 Stingray無人加油機首架量產型，近日完成首次試飛，象徵該計畫邁入新階段，為未來登上航空母艦執行任務鋪路。

The first production-representative MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueling aircraft developed by Boeing has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a major milestone toward carrier-based deployment.

驗證全自動飛行能力

Autonomous Flight Capabilities Demonstrated

波音表示，該機自伊利諾州MidAmerica St. Louis Airport起飛，飛行約2小時，期間完成自主滑行、起飛、巡航、降落及回應地面控制站指令等關鍵測試。

According to Boeing, the aircraft took off from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Illinois and conducted a two-hour flight, demonstrating autonomous taxi, takeoff, flight, landing, and responsiveness to ground control commands.

航艦無人加油體系成形

Enabling Carrier-Based Unmanned Refueling

Tony Rossi表示，MQ-25A不僅是一款飛機，更是將無人空中加油能力整合至航艦作業體系的重要起點，能讓有人戰機飛得更遠、更快。

Rear Admiral Tony Rossi noted that the MQ-25A represents more than just an aircraft—it is the first step toward integrating unmanned aerial refueling into carrier operations, enabling crewed fighters to fly farther and faster.

支援多型艦載機加油

Supports Multiple Carrier Aircraft

MQ-25早期型可攜帶約1萬6000磅燃油，採用軟管與錐套加油系統，可為F/A-18 Super Hornet、E-2D Hawkeye及F-35C Lightning II等機型進行空中加油。

The early MQ-25 configuration can carry up to 16,000 pounds of fuel and uses a hose-and-drogue system to refuel aircraft such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet, E-2D Hawkeye, and F-35C Lightning II.

目前尚未具備飛桁式加油能力，因此無法為美國空軍機型提供加油支援。

It does not yet feature a boom refueling system and therefore cannot support U.S. Air Force aircraft.

高度自動化　航艦運作最複雜系統之一

One of the Most Complex Autonomous Carrier Systems

波音空優部門主管Dan Gillian指出，MQ-25A是目前航艦環境中最複雜的自動化系統之一，此次首飛成功象徵計畫重大突破。

Boeing executive Dan Gillian stated that the MQ-25A is one of the most complex autonomous systems ever developed for carrier operations, and this successful flight marks significant progress.

性能數據曝光　具遠程加油能力

Performance Specs Highlight Long-Range Capability

MQ-25A全長15.5公尺、翼展22.9公尺，採折翼設計以適應航艦操作；動力由Rolls-RoyceAE 3007N渦輪扇發動機提供，推力逾1萬磅，使其具備長時間滯空與遠距加油能力。

The MQ-25A measures 15.5 meters in length with a wingspan of 22.9 meters and features folding wings for carrier operations. It is powered by a Rolls-Royce AE 3007N turbofan engine producing over 10,000 pounds of thrust, enabling long-endurance refueling missions.

預計2029年形成初始戰力

Initial Operational Capability Targeted for 2029

歷經多次延期後，美國海軍已在2027財年預算中規劃採購3架MQ-25，並預計於2029財年達成初始作戰能力（IOC）。

After multiple delays, the U.S. Navy has included procurement of three MQ-25 aircraft in its FY2027 budget and aims to achieve initial operational capability by FY2029.