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Heli Expo 2004: the RQ-8B has been selected by US Army

Las Vegas, USA - This new UAV will be involved in a rotor upgrade

US Army has selected the RQ-8B Fire Scout UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) aircraft produced by Northrop Grumman on the base of the original project by Schweizer, the 333 helicopter. This order would deal with 8 unmanned helicopters but a growth of deliveries is possible in the future due to investments now free after the Comanche programme cancellation. The fact that this chopper is provided with three...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 60150
Rome, Italy, 03/17/2004 11:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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