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| Tango01 | 02 May 2016 10:37 p.m. PST |
… twice as long to double RAF fleet. "Britain will double its fleet of armed surveillance drones with a new upgraded generation of unmanned aircraft able to fly for nearly twice as long, laden with more bombs, missiles and sensors, the MoD has disclosed. The 79ft wingspan, remotely piloted planes will be able to circle over and spy on targets for nearly two days, while sophisticated new flight computers mean they will be able to fly in bad weather and survive ice, lightning and bird strikes. The new General Atomics Certifiable Predator B, which is expected to be named Protector when used by the RAF from the end of this decade, is likely to be at the forefront of spying and air strike campaigns against militant and terror groups such as Islamic State…"
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| Bangorstu | 03 May 2016 2:32 a.m. PST |
What I don't understand is how these things can stay airborne for long, but only have a 400nm range. Can anyone explain? |
| freerangeegg | 03 May 2016 3:16 a.m. PST |
Gets out of radio control range? |
| Mick the Metalsmith | 03 May 2016 5:17 a.m. PST |
Uses satellite links, where do you get your range stat? The predator A model has a range of 675nm.. These are b models. If there is any correlation it is the aircraft is slow to get to and from the loitering station. |
| Rhysius Cambrensis | 03 May 2016 11:03 a.m. PST |
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| GarrisonMiniatures | 03 May 2016 11:11 a.m. PST |
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| Bangorstu | 03 May 2016 12:14 p.m. PST |
Ok, even if it's 650nm that's not much given the huge loiter time. |
| Mick the Metalsmith | 03 May 2016 8:23 p.m. PST |
Published vs actual range? The real figure is a secret? The things cruise at only 80-100 knots. Figure 13-15 hours minimum travel time to get out 650nm and back. |
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