洛克希德.馬丁公開新型CCA概念無人僚機「費克提斯」
「費克提斯」全尺寸模型(圖片取自取自洛克希德馬丁集團「X」)
美國洛克希德.馬丁(Lockheed Martin)旗下臭鼬工廠(Skunk Works)公開新型「協同戰鬥航空器」(Collaborative Combat Aircraft,CCA)概念無人僚機「費克提斯」(Vectis)全尺寸模型。相較於2025年9月首次亮相時的設計,本次公開版本在機體布局上出現部分調整;洛馬同時宣布,首架「費克提斯」原型機目前已進入建造階段,目標在2027年底前完成首飛。
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has unveiled a full-scale model of its new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) concept, the Vectis unmanned wingman. Compared with the design first revealed in September 2025, the latest configuration incorporates several changes. Lockheed Martin also announced that construction of the first Vectis prototype is already underway, with a maiden flight targeted by the end of 2027.
潛沒式進氣道現身 強化匿蹤與ACE部署能力
Submerged Air Intake Enhances Stealth and ACE Deployment Flexibility
臭鼬工廠近期在美國空軍與太空軍協會(AFA)年度「航空、太空與網路」(Air, Space & Cyber)會議上,展示「費克提斯」全尺寸模型及相關影像。該機全長約10.36公尺、翼展11.58公尺,屬於第5類(Group 5)無人機。
Skunk Works recently displayed the Vectis full-scale model and related imagery at the Air, Space & Cyber conference hosted by the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA). The aircraft measures approximately 10.36 meters in length with a wingspan of 11.58 meters, placing it in the Group 5 unmanned aircraft category.
從目前公開的機體外型來看,「費克提斯」採單發動機、拉姆達(Lambda)翼型及無尾翼設計,機背配置採潛沒式(submerged)設計的進氣道;機身周邊則整合多種適形天線與感測器,機腹設置內部武器艙。整體布局明顯以降低雷達特徵、提升匿蹤性能為重要設計考量。
The Vectis features a single-engine configuration, Lambda-shaped wing and tailless design, with a submerged air intake positioned on the upper fuselage. Conformal antennas and sensors are integrated around the airframe, while an internal weapons bay is located on the underside. The overall configuration places strong emphasis on reducing radar signatures and enhancing survivability through stealth.
進氣道進一步下沉 降低阻力並避免吸入異物
Deeper Air Intake Reduces Drag and Foreign Object Ingestion Risks
本次公開的「費克提斯」進氣道設計,相較去年首次公開的版本明顯進一步下沉。臭鼬工廠表示,這項設計有助於降低飛行阻力,進而提升航程表現;同時也能降低發動機從跑道吸入異物的風險,使「費克提斯」更符合美國空軍「彈性戰鬥部署」(Agile Combat Employment,ACE)任務需求。
The newly revealed Vectis configuration features a noticeably deeper air intake compared with the version shown last year. Skunk Works said the design can reduce aerodynamic drag and improve range, while also helping prevent the engine from ingesting foreign objects from runways. These characteristics are intended to support the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept.
臭鼬工廠另證實,進氣道下沉也有利於提升整體匿蹤性能,但並未進一步公開相關設計細節。這項布局顯示,「費克提斯」在兼顧航程、基地運用彈性與匿蹤特性的同時,也將機場環境下的實際操作需求納入設計。
Skunk Works also confirmed that the submerged intake contributes to the aircraft’s stealth characteristics, although it did not disclose further technical details. The configuration indicates that Vectis is being designed to balance range, operational flexibility from dispersed bases and low observability while also accounting for practical requirements associated with runway operations.
可與F-22、F-35協同 執行多元空地打擊任務
Designed to Team with F-22 and F-35 for Multi-Domain Strike Missions
臭鼬工廠強調,「費克提斯」設計目標是在高生存力、可負擔性與作戰靈活性之間取得平衡。該機可由F-22、F-35等有人戰機,或地面控制站執行指揮與控制,並可與有人戰機協同執行對空、對地等多元打擊任務,擴大有人戰機的作戰效能。
Skunk Works emphasized that Vectis is designed to balance high survivability, affordability and operational flexibility. The aircraft can be commanded and controlled by manned fighters such as the F-22 and F-35 or by ground control stations. It is also intended to operate alongside crewed aircraft in a range of air-to-air and air-to-ground strike missions, extending the effectiveness of manned platforms.
此外,「費克提斯」採用開放式架構與模組化設計,可依照不同任務需求快速更換或調整相關系統,使平台具備較高的任務彈性。臭鼬工廠認為,這項特性將有助於「費克提斯」因應未來快速變化的戰場環境,並持續導入新的任務能力。
Vectis will also feature an open architecture and modular design, allowing systems to be rapidly modified or replaced according to mission requirements. This approach is intended to provide greater mission flexibility and enable the platform to adapt to rapidly evolving battlefield conditions while incorporating new capabilities over time.
洛馬加碼投資 原型機數量將增至5架
Lockheed Martin Expands Investment to Build Five Prototypes
洛克希德.馬丁指出,目前除正在建造的首架「費克提斯」原型機外,公司也計畫運用內部資金進一步加碼投資,再增加4架原型機,使原型機總數達到5架。這些機體將用於執行更多飛行測試,以加快整體研發進度。
Lockheed Martin said that, in addition to the first Vectis prototype currently under construction, it plans to make additional internal investment to fund four more prototypes, bringing the total number of aircraft to five. The additional prototypes will support expanded flight testing and help accelerate the overall development program.
「費克提斯」目前仍處於研發階段,但隨著全尺寸模型公開、首架原型機進入建造,以及洛馬計畫擴充至5架原型機,其研發進程正逐步加速。若能依照目前規劃於2027年底前完成首飛,後續飛行測試將成為驗證其匿蹤、航程、模組化與有人/無人協同作戰能力的關鍵階段。
Vectis remains in development, but the unveiling of the full-scale model, construction of the first prototype and planned expansion to five prototypes indicate that the program is moving forward. If the aircraft achieves its planned maiden flight by the end of 2027, subsequent flight testing will be critical to validating its stealth, range, modularity and manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.
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