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2013-11-02 Science & Technology

Bigger Fire Scout MQ-8C Perform First Flight Tests

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Posted by Au Auric 2013-11-02 11:39|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 a payload capacity of more than 700 pounds
So two guys with ammo and armor?
Seems more like a media OP.

Posted by Skidmark 2013-11-02 12:12|| 2013-11-02 12:12|| Front Page Top

#2 So two guys with ammo and armor?

These babies are unmanned autonomous vehicles, basically flying killbots, so you can replace the 2 guys + kit with more ammo or cargo.

Posted by SteveS 2013-11-02 14:40|| 2013-11-02 14:40|| Front Page Top

#3 Or 'packages' such as ASW or ECM.

Posted by Pappy 2013-11-02 14:55|| 2013-11-02 14:55|| Front Page Top

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