Boeing recently revealed the existence of its "Bird of Prey" technology demonstrator. According to Boeing this vehicle "pioneered breakthrough low-observable technologies and revolutionized aircraft design, development and production. The once highly classified project ran from 1992 through 1999, and was revealed because the technologies and capabilities developed have become industry standards, and it is no longer necessary to conceal the aircraft's existence."
When the Bird of Prey was revealed to the media on October 18, Boeing officials openly admitted that the name was inspired by similarly shaped, stealth-enabled Klingon spacecraft.
