Boeing Spent $67 Million Of Its Own Money Building A Stealth Jet On Beech King Air Landing Gear

Boeing invested approximately $67 million in its own funds to develop a stealth aircraft, specifically designed for testing at Edwards Air Force Base near Area 51. The project centered around modifying the landing gear of a Beech King Air B200 aircraft. This unique approach aimed to create a low-observable platform suitable for atmospheric flight tests. Initial assessments indicated the modified aircraft demonstrated promising stealth characteristics during its limited operations within the classified Area 51 environment. Despite this investment and initial results, the program ultimately ceased activity without public disclosure of further findings or operational outcomes.