FQ-42 Dark Merlin vs YFQ-48 Talon Blue
Overview
The FQ-42 Dark Merlin and the YFQ-48 Talon Blue are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Northrop Grumman respectively.
| American jet-powered collaborative combat aircraft developed by General Atomics, selected by the U.S. Air Force to fly air-to-air missions alongside crewed fighters under the CCA program. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 27 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Northrop Grumman for Increment II of the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program as an autonomous fighter escort. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
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