Northrop Grumman Releases New Video of Model 437 Vanguard Maiden Flight

Northrop Grumman has released an exciting new video showcasing the maiden flight of its cutting-edge Model 437 Vanguard aircraft on their official RUclips channel. The two-minute footage captures the entire sequence of the flight, from the moment the aircraft takes off to its smooth landing, providing a rare glimpse into the capabilities of this advanced technology.
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[@migueldelacruz4799]

No aircraft named Vanguard ever did well. I really love what I see though

[@bertg.6056]

Losing the cockpit and canopy will make that intake way more efficient.

[@SolarWebsite]

2:01 "reusability"
One would hope so!

[@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent]

Its likely the model is further along in development and were being given what is publically safe to show.
One can only imagine how the vanguard looks now and what new goodies it has hiding under the hood

[@catdaddy7982]

Landing gear is not retractable?

[@SpotlightMilitary1983]

Not enough information has been provided, possibly because this is still a prototype

[@user-wb1wk8uz8x]

It is not uncommon to leave the landing gear down on initial test flights.
From the video, it looks like the landing gear retracts.

[@Fexer441]

It's normal for a maiden flight

[@zyang056]

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[@alanhelton]

Looks pretty retractable to me 1:25
Rear retraction and damn clean looking too.