UCAVs offer fast track to stealth, long-range and carrier operations
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The U.S. Air Force has established an attack squadron equipped with unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) on November 9, 2006, while the U.K. continues to support the common standards and technology. Besides, UCAVs are incorporated into the simulations and wargames, which have already shown the advantages of stealth, long-range carrier operations, and offer advanced capability at bargain prices as compared to manned systems.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2007
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Endurance above all for UAVs
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Long endurance with more reliable systems are key for operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to achieve strong surveillance. Endurance has operational advantages for the UAV where accident rates and maintenance costs are influenced more by the number of flight cycles than by hours, so a long-endurance UAV would be more reliable.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2003
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USAF deploys Predator B long-endurance UAV prototypes for initial operational use
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The United States Air Force (USAF) has disclosed that two examples of the USAF/General Atomica MQ-9 Predator B long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) have been deployed for operational use. Designated YOM-9A, they are early test vehicles and are armed with GBU-12 225 kg laser-guided bombs.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2005
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