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Lockheed unveils new guided bomb for RQ-7 drone-aircraft

Washington, USA - The weapon impacted around eight inches from the target

The US Army has confirmed the successful demonstration of an undisclosed bomb for equipping UAVs. The bomb, which was built by Lockheed Martin, takes the name of Shadow Hawk and can be guided with laser by the drone. The weapon is small: it has a diameter of 6.9 centimetres and weighs just 4.9 kg. The bomb impacted around eight inches from the target. The drone which will carry this weapon is...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1140076
Rome, Italy, 05/02/2012 18:49
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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