Aurora Liberty Lifter for DARPA

The $8.3 million contract covers work until January 31, 2025 in various locations. The Liberty Lifter program aims to develop an affordable flying boat for logistics missions and other operations. It will fly above water and at higher altitudes, enabling sea-based search and rescue missions. DARPA states that the aircraft will fly long distances at low altitudes over the ocean surface, with potential for higher altitudes but shorter range. The program is currently in Phase 1b focusing on platform design and risk mitigation, with plans for a first flight in late 2027 or early 2028.

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