LA County Air Show Proteus

Proteus is a twin-turbofan, high-altitude, multi-mission aircraft powered by Williams International FJ44-2E engines. Proteus is owned by Northrop Grumman Corporation and operated by Scaled Composites, LLC. It is designed to carry payloads in the 2,000 lb class to altitudes above 60,000 ft and remain on station up to 14 hours. Heavier payloads can be carried for shorter missions. It is intended for both piloted and UAV missions. Missions for Proteus include telecommunications, reconnaissance, atmospheric research, commercial imaging, and space launch.The Proteus is designed with long wings and a low wing loading needed for efficient high altitude loiter. It excels in stability and low noise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

PHOTO BY: Kenji Thuloweit

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