Discuss First UAV re-supply to USMC in Tanks, planes & ships on The Army Rumour Service; http://defensetech.org/2011/12/21/ma...#idc-container
Very interesting, especially for the wealth of opportunities it opens up. Although it'd be interesting as to how cheap these are compared to a traditional helo, and how big they can make them. I'm ...
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First UAV re-supply to USMC
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Very interesting, especially for the wealth of opportunities it opens up. Although it'd be interesting as to how cheap these are compared to a traditional helo, and how big they can make them. I'm sure it doesn't look like it can carry as much as a Chinook for example...RAC(TA) - 2006-2009
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Check this, it isn't unmanned and looks suspiciously familiar. Not to say the one in your article isn't a UAS. 2.5 Ton payload not pad!
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Same thing, Kaman provided the K-Max, Lockheed did all the funky stuff to turn it into a UAV
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All is explained, still retains the option to be manned
Kaman Helicopters | Unmanned Aerial SystemsOh, the other thing Padre. The other thing is that my team leader here, he was born a Hebrew, and remains a practicing Christ-killer. So it's purely out of respect for him I feel as if I'm going to have to forgo your festive rituals."
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Yeah, Brill.
What about...
Unmanned, Cheap and far less to go wrong. I believe they are getting more and more accurate too.
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Continues to be a huge success, the deployment has been extended to March, possibly even September. Pilots are getting more, and more un-necessary.... ;)RAC(TA) - 2006-2009
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it's an awesome machine, it can carry 6000lb underslung load, not bad for a single engine, merlin has 3 engines and can undersling 10,000lb. I know it's 2 very different aircraft, just highlighted it to show it's a well designed machine, plus it would stop the dilema of taking troop carrying cabs off to do re-supply.
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Originally Posted by chocolate_frog 
Yeah, Brill.
What about...
Unmanned, Cheap and far less to go wrong. I believe they are getting more and more accurate too.
Have you dealt with them in theatre?
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