To: Seizethecarp
2 posted on
02/14/2014 3:20:13 PM PST by
TADSLOS
(The Event Horizon has come and gone. Buckle up and hang on.)
To: Seizethecarp
“In other words, ARES will replace the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft and a few other platforms.”
Seems a bit of a stretch!
V-22 has extensive personnel-carrying missions, which aren’t contemplated to be entrusted to pilotless aircraft in the near future, as far as I know.
3 posted on
02/14/2014 3:20:19 PM PST by
Seizethecarp
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To: Seizethecarp
4 posted on
02/14/2014 3:24:31 PM PST by
Repeal The 17th
(We have met the enemy and he is us.)
To: Seizethecarp
I wonder if they plan on using them for replenishment of supplies. Beans and bullets to the front line guys.
To: Seizethecarp
Will the drones deliver roses on Valentine’s Day to a few mosques in the country? You know, for tolerance.
To: Seizethecarp
Yuck, I’ve got a better design than that.
9 posted on
02/14/2014 4:02:31 PM PST by
Errant
(Surround yourself with intelligent and industrious people who help and support each other.)
To: Seizethecarp
aerodynamically this thing sucks IF it they really plan in using the artist’s conception as the basis
10 posted on
02/14/2014 4:03:46 PM PST by
Nifster
To: Seizethecarp
Apparently they couldn't give it enough drag - all those protrusions hanging out in the breeze.
At least they finally agree that Custer's Channel Wing is a good idea..
11 posted on
02/14/2014 4:31:42 PM PST by
Chainmail
(A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
To: Seizethecarp
casualties evacuation Getting airlifted from near a fire zone in an unmanned craft? They would have to put me out first!
To: Seizethecarp
17 posted on
02/15/2014 12:41:17 AM PST by
PLMerite
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