Raytheon Sentinel R1 for the Royal Air Force
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Posted on 02/11/2009 2:17:24 AM PST by LeoWindhorse
"Spy planes" that could help detect roadside bombs from seven-and-a-half miles above the ground have just entered squadron service after successful trials in Afghanistan. How effective would they be in fighting the Taleban and saving lives?
At almost £1bn for five, the Sentinel R1 jet does not come cheap, but the Ministry of Defence (MoD) hopes its latest "eye in the sky" will have a real impact.
The twin-engined plane carries some of the world's most sophisticated radar equipment, allowing it to detect and track enemy movement over huge areas.
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It’s pretty neat but I think tactics have a way of adapting to technology like this. Just ask a HARM missile.
Highly unlikely that the Taliban will now resort to constructing tunnels throughout Afghanistan to avoid detection by SAR. Even Victor Charles couldn't accomplish that.
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