| View Larger Image | 1/72 RQ-1 "Predator" UAV | Toyby Accurate Miniatures
| List Price: | $17.99 | |
| | Sales Rank: | 120,867th |
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FEATURES | - Accurate Miniatures Item#: 0412
- Precision **ASSEMBLY-REQUIRED PLASTIC MODEL KIT** with parts mounted on sprue trees
- For ages 10 and older; To avoid choking or injury, keep all model kit parts away from small children
- Assembly & painting required. Requires glue, paint, & modeling tools (not included)
- For damaged product & defective part, contact Accurate Miniatures Models (704) 795-2345
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Product Description
The Predator UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) has provided the U.S. Military units intelligence agencies with a versatile airborne system for more than a decade. It provides "real time" aerial reconnaissance, target assessment as well as interdiction capabilities. Operated by a pilot or systems operator seated in a land-based control module as a remote site, control can achieve "line-of-site" using "C" band data link or over long distances the "K" band satellite data link is used. The predator is designed as a medium altitude aircraft operates between 10,000 and 20,000 feet. It is powered by a Rotax 4-cylinder engine, driving a pusher propeller. It measures 27 feet in length with a wingspan of 58 feet by 8 inches. A color camera is fitted in the nose to provide operator vision. Recon systems include a daylight TV camera, infrared low-light camera, and synthetic aperture radar system. Initially developed as a stable recon platform, two external pylons fitted with "Hellfire" air-to-ground missiles may be carried to neutralize high-threat targets. Predators are currently operated by the 432nd Expenditionary Wing with three operational squadrons; the 11th, 15th and 17th Reconnaissance Squadrons. They are operated by the 1st Special Operations Wing and the Texas Air National Guard. In may of 2006 the FAA issued a certification of authorization for flight over the U.S. and recon Predators now serve with the U.S. border patrol. |
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