Birds of Prey: Predators, Reapers and America's Newest UAVs in

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Birds of Prey: Predators, Reapers and America's Newest UAVs in Combat

Although primitive unmanned TV-guided airplanes were used in combat during World War II, it is only recently that these machines have matured into the most significant new method of aerial combat since the beginning of contemporary warfare. The fact that onboard human pilots are no longer needed for these aircraft to carry out their deadly missions is fascinating for military enthusiasts and aviation historians alike. These remotely piloted vehicles are now re-writing the book on modern aerial surveillance and close air support. Delivering their lethal payloads with surgical precision, propeller-driven and jet-powered remotely piloted aircraft are guided by satellite, and flown by human operators located halfway around the world in air-conditioned trailers, isolated from the hostile combat environment of the aircraft themselves. While this book also covers the history and development of early-unmanned aerial vehicles, the focus is on all the latest impressive technology used in today's most modern remotely piloted combat aircraft.

Country	USA
Author	Bill Yenne
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Specialty Pr Pub n Wholesalers
EAN	9781580071536
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1580071538
Label	Specialty Press
Manufacturer	Specialty Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	160
PublicationDate	2010-08-05
Publisher	Specialty Press
Studio	Specialty Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Birds of Prey: Predators, Reapers and America's Newest UAVs in Combat