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YFQ-44A Fury
Strike · Anduril Industries. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Class and role
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Platform — air | ×1 | @yigal_levin |
| Subclass | Strike | ×1 | catalogue |
| Function | Attack (engagement) | ×1 | defence-ua.com |
| Role | Strike | ×1 | catalogue |
| Environment | Air — high altitude (>1000 m) | ×1 | defence-ua.com |
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | ×12 | @yigal_levin, @AviaComments, catalogue +9 |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| program | Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), первый этап | ×3 | @yigal_levin, @VictoryDrones, @RussianArms |
| Engine | FJ44-4M (Williams), turbofan | ×2 | @milinfolive, @wingsofwar |
| hardpoints_prototype | 2 external hardpoints | ×2 | @yigal_levin, @warhistoryalconafter |
| investment | $310 million from JobsOhio USD | ×2 | @wingsofwar, @milinfolive |
| jobs_created | ~4000 by 2035 | ×2 | @milinfolive, @wingsofwar |
| program | CCA (Collaborative Combat Aircraft) — "loyal wingman" | ×2 | @wingsofwar, @milinfolive |
| projected_fleet_size | ~800 aircraft by 2035 with steady production growth | ×2 | @wingsofwar, @milinfolive |
| Speed | up to 0.95M M | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| Gross weight | ~2300 kg ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| Gross weight | 91 kg ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | catalogue |
| Payload / warhead | inert AIM-120 missiles (loading tested) | ×1 | @aiobor |
| Engine | 2 turbojet engines, VTOL, reusable | ×1 | catalogue |
| autonomy | autonomy priority | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| autonomy full | independent execution of combat mission | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| autonomy | flight control | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| autonomy | return under general human supervision without continuous manual control | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| autonomy full | Autonomy priority: independent mission execution | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| autonomy | flight control | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| autonomy | return without continuous manual control | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| autonomy | partially autonomous control | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| autonomy | autonomous | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| autonomy_level | semi-autonomous | ×1 | @aiobor |
| cost_category | relatively inexpensive | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| external_hardpoints_prototype | 2 units | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| external_hardpoints_serial | 4 pcs | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| features | AI swarm elements, carrier for other drones, M-variant strike with warhead | ×1 | catalogue |
| g_load | 9 g | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| hardpoints_production | 4 external hardpoints | ×1 | @yigal_levin |
| hardpoints_serial | 4 pcs | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| max_amraam_capacity | 4 pcs | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| max_amraam_load | up to 4 AMRAAM missiles | ×1 | @yigal_levin |
| paired_aircraft | F-35A, upgraded F-15 and F-16, NGAD | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| planned_order | at least 150 units | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| production_capacity | up to 150 per year units/year | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| production_status | first production unit rolled off the line | ×1 | @milinua |
| program | US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| program_link | VENOM-AFT solutions will be directly integrated into the YFQ-44A program | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| propulsion | jet engine | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| pylons | 2 underwing (production likely 4) | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| role | unmanned wingman for joint operations with manned fighters | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| role | semi-autonomous loyal partner for manned fighters | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| role | unmanned wingman (Collaborative Combat Aircraft) | ×1 | @yigal_levin |
| role | wingman drone, autonomous aircraft | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| status | Prototype (Y prefix), first production unit demonstrated | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| status | first production unit; letter Y in designation denotes prototype | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| thrust | ~1720 kgf | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| thrust_to_weight | ~0.75 | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| thrust_to_weight_ratio | ~0.75 | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| weapon_release | Weapons release decision remains with a human | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| weapon_release_authority | weapons release decision remains with a human | ×1 | @milinfolive |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Design and propulsion
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power plant | Turbojet | ×1 | catalogue |
| Propulsor | Jet thrust | ×1 | catalogue |
Autonomy and connectivity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard AI | Swarm intelligence | ×1 | catalogue |
| Networking | Manned-unmanned teaming | ×1 | @yigal_levin |
| Networking | Swarm carrier (mothership) | ×1 | catalogue |
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AI (artificial intelligence) | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| AIM-120 (air-to-air missile) | ×4 | @yigal_levin, @warhistoryalconafter, @VictoryDrones +1 |
| AIM-120 AMRAAM | ×3 | defence-ua.com, defensedaily.com, twz.com |
| AIM-120 (air-to-air missile) | ×2 | defensescoop.com, newatlas.com |
| VENOM-AFT | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @RussianArms |
| GBU-39/B SDB | ×2 | @yigal_levin, @VictoryDrones |
| JDAM | ×2 | @yigal_levin, @warhistoryalconafter |
| Lattice software | ×1 | twz.com |
| Lattice software | ×1 | @payloadUAV |
| Hydra 70 | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| GBU-39 | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| Barracuda 500 | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| JDAM-LR | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) | ×1 | @RussianArms |
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