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Predator C Avenger Makes First Flights
stoolpigeon writes "General Atomics' new unmanned combat aerial vehicle, the Predator C Avenger, has been making test flights. This new Predator has a stealthy design, 20-hour endurance, is jet powered and has an internal weapons bay. A number of photos have just become available. 'The aircraft was designed so the wings can be folded for storage in hangars or aircraft carrier operations if a naval customer is found. Cassidy, a retired admiral, has talked about a possible Navy role for Predator C since 2002. The Navy was interested in the Predator B's capabilities, but didn't want to introduce any new propeller-driven aircraft onto carrier decks. The UAV also comes with a tailhook, suggesting that carrier-related trials are planned. The inner section of the cranked wing is deep, providing structural strength for carrier landings and generous fuel volume while maintaining a dry, folding outer wing. Right now, the US Air Force and Royal Air Force are considered the most likely users.'"
Why is it that you always read about someone shooting up a school, or a MacDonalds restaurant, but people just go to work at General Atomics day after day without getting their heads blown off like they deserve?
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Some of us actually lived through the cold war. If you fucking teenagers are going go on about nuclear weapons, could you at least learn that the fuck you're talking about?
Asshole.
Is my comment so long that you couldn't actually read it before replying?
It's hard to believe that's how Micronians are made. Why don't we see it right now by having you both kiss one another?
Ah, so that's how you make yourself sleep at night.
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