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UAV’s: Planes of the New Millennium

UAV’s: Planes of the New Millennium. Cdt. Jonathan Kim UCI. October 18, 2003. Contents. Introduction / History Purpose Advantages vs. Disadvantages The Predator Conclusion. Introduction. What is a UAV? Unmanned Air Vehicle ( designed for observation )

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UAV’s: Planes of the New Millennium

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  1. UAV’s:Planes of the New Millennium Cdt. Jonathan Kim UCI October 18, 2003

  2. Contents • Introduction / History • Purpose • Advantages vs. Disadvantages • The Predator • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • What is a UAV? • Unmanned Air Vehicle (designed for observation) • Remote-controlled aircraft (by pre-programmed computers) • Used by all branches of military • Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (designed for attacking enemy targets) • Fully Operational System • Aircraft • Ground Control System (GCS) • Satellite Link (communication) • 50+ personnel for continuous 24-hour operations • First returnable and reusable UAV was flown on September 1932 • Britain’s “Fairey Queen”; as a target drone for military’s anti-aircraft weapons

  4. Used for reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance • Can attain a speed of Mach-4 • Long extended aerial coverage • Some 50 universities, companies, and government organizations involved • Over 155 different designs • US Military alone operates more than 510 UAV’s today

  5. Purpose ( WHY? ) • AF needed a more cost-effective way to utilize their Hellfire missiles • Cost for manned aircraft was expensive • Without pilots, it opened up more options • More capabilities • Technology: Lighter, faster, etc. • Requirements for pilots not needed • Inexpensive

  6. Advantages Light-weight 2,500 lbs compared to an F-16 (27,000 lbs) Inexpensive 50% less for production 50% less to maintain and operate Up to $14 mill. While manned aircraft costs up to $500 mill Unmanned – no life at risk Can fly for 20 hours Fuel-efficient Allows them to stay in the air for 20 hours Disadvantages Maneuverability Environmental restrictions to flight Advantages vs. Disadvantages

  7. Types of UAV’s

  8. The Predator

  9. The Predator • Primary Function • Surveillance, Intelligence, Reconnaissance • Engine • 4-cylinder; 81hp • Weight • 1,130 lbs • Deployed: • First flew in 1994 • Operations over Bosnia • Over 600 missions for NATO, UN, US • Operation Iraqi Freedom • Equipped with: • Color nose camera (generally used for flight control) • Infrared camera for low light/night • Synthetic aperture radar for looking through smoke, clouds, or haze

  10. Conclusion • Introduction • UVA’s have proven to be a major advancement in air power • Does not put pilots lives at risk • More capable than manned aircraft • Inexpensive • Why were UAV’s wanted/used? • What are some of the advantages and disadvantages? • What is the Predator?

  11. QUESTIONS?

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