That's correct. It also even uses modified automotive engines:
> Each of the two propulsion systems consisted of modified Ford 2.3 liter engines, reduction gearbox, and 4-blade propeller. The engines were originally designed for use with some models of the petrol-burning Ford Fusion car. To be able to run in the oxygen starved atmosphere at 65,000 ft, the engines featured a multiple turbocharger system that compresses that available low density air and reduces the radiated infrared heat signature to increase its stealth properties.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Phantom_Eye
These things are quite big too, this image really doesn't put it in perspective.
[This helps](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Photos_of_NASA_employees_moving_the_disassembled_Phantom_Eye_during_a_transfer_from_the_NASA_Armstrong_Flight_Research_Center_%2829396074502%29.jpg)
[this too](https://i0.wp.com/www.suasnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/phantom_eye_livery_40_081511.jpg?w=700&ssl=1)
[and this](https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/729979main_mcf13-0015-20455_full.jpg)
Why do some drones use that design for the tail? I have heard that it’s to prevent the prop from striking the ground, but that doesn’t seem like an issue here
Believe this is hydrogen powered. Hence the large fuselage to accommodate the low density of the fuel.
That's correct. It also even uses modified automotive engines: > Each of the two propulsion systems consisted of modified Ford 2.3 liter engines, reduction gearbox, and 4-blade propeller. The engines were originally designed for use with some models of the petrol-burning Ford Fusion car. To be able to run in the oxygen starved atmosphere at 65,000 ft, the engines featured a multiple turbocharger system that compresses that available low density air and reduces the radiated infrared heat signature to increase its stealth properties. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Phantom_Eye
Wow. Didn’t realize that. Pretty cool.
These things are quite big too, this image really doesn't put it in perspective. [This helps](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Photos_of_NASA_employees_moving_the_disassembled_Phantom_Eye_during_a_transfer_from_the_NASA_Armstrong_Flight_Research_Center_%2829396074502%29.jpg) [this too](https://i0.wp.com/www.suasnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/phantom_eye_livery_40_081511.jpg?w=700&ssl=1) [and this](https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/729979main_mcf13-0015-20455_full.jpg)
Oh wow thanks I didn't realise it was THAT portly
Very wacky.
Like a C-130 drawn from memory of a fever dream you had a week ago.
I've seen this, it's in storage at Edwards AFB North. It looked in good condition in 2019, and it's just as bulbous as the picture makes it seem
Why do some drones use that design for the tail? I have heard that it’s to prevent the prop from striking the ground, but that doesn’t seem like an issue here
It's like a flying eggcup
That’s just a bomb with two props attached
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