Kamis, 27 Oktober 2016

The Rise of Unmanned Aircraft

An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flightline at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., the Reaper is capable of carrying both precision-guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles.From inauspicious biplane beginnings to near mastery of the skies above combat zones, UAVs have a rich history.

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