Going vertically: a drone that can take off and land vertically is preferable not only for naval users but also for front-line troops. As in the case of manned aircraft, vtol performance means above-normal power and thus below-normal fuel, hence payload, range and endurance are penalised.

Armada International › Vol. 31 Nbr. 3, June 2007

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Going vertically: a drone that can take off and land vertically is preferable not only for naval users but also for front-line troops. As in the case of manned aircraft, vtol performance means above-normal power and thus below-normal fuel, hence payload, range and endurance are penalised.

Four classes were originally planned for service by 2014 as elements of the US Army's Future Combat System. However, in January 2007 it was decided to defer Classes II and III.

In May 2006 Honeywell was awarded a contract by Boeing and S...

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