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UAV, 18-hour record flight for the Boeing A-160T Hummingbird

St. Louis, USA - Between May 14th and 15th, 2008

Boeing Flies A160T Unmanned Rotorcraft for 18 HoursCompany claims world record for UAV endurance in specific weight class The Boeing Company successfully flew its A160T Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft for 18.7 hours May 14-15, claiming an unofficial world endurance record for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) weighing between 1,102 and 5,511 pounds (500 to 2,500 kilograms). During the flight...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1090042
Rome, Italy, 05/23/2008 16:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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