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In February 2001, the Hellfire-C laser-guided missile was successfully fired from a Predator air vehicle in flight tests at Nellis air force base, Nevada. In November 2002 in Yemen, a Predator UAV was used to drop a Hellfire missile which destroyed a civilian vehicle carrying suspected terrorists.
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www.airforce-technology.com/projects/predator/
www.airforce-technology.com/projects/predator/
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Military commanders use tactics and strategy in combat to inflict as much damage on the enemy while trying to risk as few personnel and resources as possible. This principle was at the heart of the development of the RQ-1 and MQ-1 Predator ...
http://science.howstuffworks.com/predator.htm
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Trading off some of the missiles, Predator B can carry laser guided bombs, such as the GBU-12. MQ-9 is equipped with both Lynx II SAR and the MTS-B 20" gimbal, an improved, extended range version of the MQ-9's EO payload. ... UAV Payloads...
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defense-update.com/products/p/predatorB.htm
defense-update.com/products/p/predatorB.htm
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The Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is equipped with reconnaissance equipment and weapons to provide persistent Intelligence gathering, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability.
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defense-update.com/products/p/predator.htm
defense-update.com/products/p/predator.htm
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Predator UAV's have been operational in Bosnia since 1995. Their intelligence gathering capabilities have been exploited by NATO, UN, and US forces in over 600 missions. ... General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems, Inc. - prime contractor for the Predator UAV program.
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www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/predator.htm
www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/predator.htm
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Vogosca Ammunition Plant, Post-strike UAV Images - 13 Sep 95; Lisina Military Radar Related Station, Pre-strike UAV Image - 10 Sep 95; Lisina Military Radar Related Station, Post-strike UAV Image - 11 Sep 95;
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www.fas.org/irp/imint/predator.htm
www.fas.org/irp/imint/predator.htm
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The Predator (Air Force Unmanned Arial Vehicle, or UAV) was first used exclusively for reconnaissance missions. But now, it has proven itself as an effective combat weapon, as well. ... Flying the Predator UAV...
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usmilitary.about.com/cs/afweapons/a/preditor.htm
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The Predator Medium Altitude Endurance (MAE) UAV was developed as an Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) from January 1994 to June 1996 ... Predator is a long-dwell UAV operating in excess of 24 hours. That is equivalent to flying 400 nautical miles, loitering for over 14 hours, and then flying home the other...
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www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/predator.htm
www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/predator.htm
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The first Predator B prototype uninhabited air vehicle (UAV) is powered by a Honeywell TPE-331-10T turboprop engine, derated to 700 shaft horsepower, driving a rear-mounted three-blade controllable-pitch propeller.
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www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/predatorb.htm
www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/predatorb.htm
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