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Unmanned aviation: a brief history of unmanned aerial vehicles

Door Laurence R. Newcome

Categorie	Vliegtuigen & Luchtvaart
Boeknummer	#359365-VC49
Titel	Unmanned aviation: a brief history of unmanned aerial vehicles
Auteur	Newcome, Laurence R.
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Barnsley : Pen & Sword Aviation
Jaar van uitgave	circa 2004
ISBN10	1844152014
ISBN13	9781844152018
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrations, 8vo.
Samenvatting	The term unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV came into general use in the early 1990s to describe robotic aircraft. Some are as large as a football field, others can take-off and land on one, and the smallest can easily fit inside the ball itself. These unique aircraft offer a means for man to fly missions in places that are too dull, dirty, or dangerous for manned aircraft, such as in combat today or over other planets tomorrow. In the recent international conflicts in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Eastern Europe, these devices have been used to great effect in the reconnaissance role and latterly to complement ground-attack fighters. In front-line combat situations, the use of these craft has played a vital part in reducing the fatalities of aircrew and the loss of sophisticated and expens... (Lees verder)ive aircraft. Their future in the military role is now secure. However, very few people appreciate that development work on this concept started midway through the nineteenth century and well before man first took to the air. Developments took place during World War I, and various craft were used during World War II, but few of the military hierarchy were enthused, and many ingenious projects lay dormant. This is the story of how today's ultra sophisticated UAVs such as Predator and Global Hawk, have taken nearly 150 years to evolve from mans first attempts to grasp the theory and practicalities of flight.
Pagina's	172
Conditie	Nieuw — Still shrinkwrapped.
Prijs	€ 10,00

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