The Army Aquila RPV system technology demonstrator consists of 146-lb RPVs with a 12.35-ft wingspan and a 6-ft length, ground support systems consisting of truck-mounted ground control stations and pneumatic launchers, trailer-mounted vertical barrier RPV retrieval systems, and auxiliary support equipment. The system demonstrated effective targeting and surveillance capabilities at maximum ranges exceeding 20 km, with payload options ranging from unstabilized TV cameras to laser designators. (Author)


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    Title :

    AQUILA Remotely Piloted Vehicle System Technology Demonstrator (RPV-STD) Program. Volume I. System Description and Capabilities


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    372 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English