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U.S. News: The U.S. Air Force requested the design of a reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at an altitude of 19,600 meters for up to one week, while carrying a payload of one ton of sensors and computers. Its maximum speed can reach 270 km/h, with a cruising speed of nearly 200 km/h. Boeing accepted this challenge, began re-examining past design concepts, and integrated the latest technologies to create the "GhostEye." The Department of Defense funded the construction and testing of a two-thirds scale prototype. By June 2012, this prototype was completed and performed its maiden flight. Since then, the "GhostEye" has undergone five additional test flights, with the Air Force being highly impressed by its performance.
Currently, the "GhostEye" is a twin-engine aircraft with a wingspan of 46 meters and a payload capacity of 205 kilograms. Both engines are fueled by liquid hydrogen. The full-scale "GhostEye" is capable of flying for 10 days at a time. At an altitude of 19,000 meters, this aircraft is unaffected by weather conditions. The "GhostEye" can provide all-weather surveillance over thousands of square kilometers of land. If the full-scale "GhostEye" meets program requirements, it will provide "satellite-like" coverage at a much lower cost. The "GhostEye" is suitable for both commercial and military use, and can provide reliable assistance for rescue operations during large-scale natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and tornadoes).
