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The changing shape of UCASs

Authors :
Fulghum, David A.
Butler, Amy
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. March 27, 2006, Vol. 164 Issue 13, p30, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

There was a surge in new competition and plans for large, long-endurance aircraft since the US Air Force and Navy parted ways over the joint unmanned combat air systems (J-UCAS) program. The aerospace companies are considering designs with multiple engines, wingspans of more than 100 ft and the potential to generate the power needed for directed-energy weapons or large active electronically array (AESA) radars.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
164
Issue :
13
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.147399995