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RQ-16: Future Combat Systems’ Last UAV Survivor Falls

RQ-16: Future Combat Systems’ Last UAV Survivor Falls

Class 1 MAV(click to view full) The USA’s Future Combat Systems Class I UAV is intended for reconnaissance, security and target acquisition operations in nearly all terrain, including urban environments. Each system of 2 vertical take-off and landing air...
RQ-16: Future Combat Systems’ Last UAV Survivor Falls

GBU-44 Viper Strike: Death From Above

Death from above(click to view larger) The Viper Strike began life as the BAT – a canceled munition option for ground-fired ATACMS missiles. After USAF Predator UAVs armed with Hellfire missiles began to show promise in the Global War on Terror, however, US Army...