Combat drone takes first test flight off aircraft carrier

Posted: Nov 27, 2012 12:06 PM PST
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 3:06 PM EST
Updated: Nov 27, 2012 12:20 PM PST
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 3:20 PM EST

Video Report By Shawn Styles




SAN DIEGO (CBS 8 ) - An unmanned combat air vehicle is making history.
The drone, made in San Diego, is sitting aboard the USS Harry Truman in Norfolk, Virginia waiting for testing.

The X-47B will go through a series of tests over a three-week period. The tests will be performed in port and at sea to demonstrate the capabilities to work with manned aircraft.

The futuristic drone was largely developed by Northrop-Grumman's San Diego operation. It has a wingspan of over 62 feet.

In this News 8 video story, Shawn Styles has more.

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