Specifications |
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Country of Origin | UK
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Builder |
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Role |
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Similar Aircraft |
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Wing Span | 5.5m
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Length |
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Height |
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Weight | 177 kgs
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Engine |
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Maximum speed |
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Cruising speed |
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Flight Radius | 50 kms
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Service Ceiling | 2700m (9000 ft)
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Cost |
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User Countries |
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Quantities | eight troops (two batteries each with three flight troops and two flight troops at the Royal School of Artillery) with a total of 198 UAVs and support equipment Ground Data Terminal (GDT) and Ground Control System (DCS), Launchers, Recovery Vehicles, Resupply Vehicles - Troop Command Post (TCP)
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Total Costs | £259.4 million (estimated)
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In-Service Date (ISD) | December 1998
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Complete Regimental Conversion Training | July 1998
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Achieve Maintenance Reserve status | October 1998
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Complete Flight Section Refurbishment | February 2000
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Complete War Maintenance Reserve Air Vehicle deliveries | January 2001
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Transfer to Defence Logistics Organisation | April 2001
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