[SeekAndFind]

RE: Next-Generation Hybrid Electric Uncrewed X-Plane for DARPA

So, what’s the value proposition here? Does it help us win wars against the enemy?

[Red Badger]

Well, no, but it lowers our carbon footprint.................

[ProtectOurFreedom]

My guess: very low audible signature and no heat signature. Could really enhance stealth.

[NorthMountain]

Some additional commentary here, suggesting that the goal of this eXperimental aircraft is developing very low observable, long duration, UAVs for surveillance and reconnaissance.

[Campion]

Probably can make its terminal approach to the target on batteries alone. No heat signature, low radar signature — hard to defend against.

[marktwain]

Hybrid ICE-Electric designs are some of the most efficient out there. They also allow the ICE engine/s to be shut off when most vulnerable of detection, reducing heat and noise signature to nearly nothing.

Very likely to give great performance as a stealth reconnaissance drone.

[Reno89519]

No, but stockholders get rich.