Newly released renderings and statements clarify Vectis' deeply recessed, near-flush top-mounted 'submerged' inlet and tailless lambda-wing configuration, emphasizing survivability/low observability and reduced drag. The design also supports Agile Combat Employment by reducing FOD ingestion risk from austere runways, indicating a survivability-and-deployability focused CCA approach.
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Lockheed Skunk Works reveals Vectis CCA submerged top intake details
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/news-features/everything-we-just-learned-about-the-vectis-collaborative-combat-aircraft-from-the-skunk-worksEverything We Just Learned About The Vectis Collaborative Combat Aircraft From The Skunk Works