On Jun 11, 12:16*am, Dave wrote:
wrote :

See:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gener...s/SCAN060908.x....
eadline=Boeing%20Reveals%20Sub-Tracking%20ScanEagle%20Study&channel=defen
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I suppose that will allow the P-8A to use MAD while staying
at high altitude. *But is the small, disposable MAD gear a
Scan Eagle would carry as good as the tail stinger on a larger
aircraft?

Probably. The external magnetic influences would certainly be much smaller..
In addition, using 21st century technology, instead of '70s or '80s, would
likely make a smaller, more efficient package.

Dave in Sandy Eggo
AT1, USN (Ret)

More on UAV's that might someday be launched from the P-8A:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs...3-d22a245e68c9

BTW, the article in the original post says the ScanEagle
is supposed to follow a submarine around for up to 24 hrs.
Is that possible with just a MAD?

I thought MAD was usually used to confirm sonar contacts,
and pin down the Sub's locations for a more accurate
torpedo drop.