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Korea reveals first UAV tiltrotor

Seoul, South Korea - Among other functions, it could also be used for atmospheric and environmental observation.

Last Wednesday, 30 November, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) unveiled the first Korean unmanned tiltrotor aircraft, capable of vertical takeoff and landing as well as high-speed navigation at the aerospace center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province. KARI expects the aircraft to be useful for reconnaissance of coasts and islands, prevention and control...

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Rome, Italy, 12/02/2011 21:09
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