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United States Boeing
MQ-25 Stingray
Carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling tanker designed to extend the reach of carrier air wings.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-04
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 926 km |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 15.54 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 22.86 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 2.99 m |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Rolls-Royce AE 3007N turbofan |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 1 |
| Thrust Total engine thrust (with afterburner where applicable). | 44 kN |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan |
Specifications compiled from public Boeing and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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What is the range of the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray? +
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray has a maximum range of 926 km.
How many crew does the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray require? +
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray requires a crew of 0.
What engine does the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray use? +
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is powered by the Rolls-Royce AE 3007N turbofan.
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