General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has confirmed that it is now flying two examples of its YFQ-42A prototype fighter.
The second aircraft is conducting flight testing under the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.
Photos released by General Atomics show two fully capable YFQ-42As on the flight line, with one of the jets having a tail number of 004.
General Atomics confirmed the flight of the second prototype in response to an inquiry from FlightGlobal on 4 November.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is now flying a second example of the company’s YFQ-42A prototype jet.
Author's summary: General Atomics flies second prototype fighter jet.