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Old April 26th 08, 06:39 AM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval,sci.military.naval
Fred J. McCall
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Default Global Hawk RQ-4N UAV to Perform Maritime Surveillance for the U.S. Navy

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:See:
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http://www.defense-update.com/newsca...s2204_bams.htm
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:Anyone know why it was chosen over Predator/Mariner?
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Huge advantage in range, payload, and duration, I would expect. Global
Hawk vs Predator is rather like 747 vs Piper Cub.

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