stefan segal
01-29-2007, 01:07 PM
Interesting photos and more copy if you open the link.
great terrorists weapon...I would guess anyone with access to a hobby store could buy a radio controlled helicopter and wire up some explosives to it.
Progress uber alles...
Stefan
http://www.uavfocus.com/news/2007/1/15
TAG has announced a new recoilless technology development that is to be implemented on their portable unmanned helicopters. Tactical Aerospace Group has signed a Joint Commercialization Agreement with Recoilless Technologies International of Australia to develop a recoilless weapons package for their aircraft as part of ongoing UCAV weaponization programs. Initial efforts will be directed towards 7.62 armament with future attention towards other calibers, grenade launchers and other fire power that might be adapted or suitable for this aircraft.
This new enhancement will add additional capabilities to the current 2.75" missile project to ultimately provide the expeditionary and front line warfighter with a portable compact attack helicopter. Such a weapons package can provide a frontline first strike capability, especially for engaging in urban environments which are the typical new battlefield settings.
The concept is to keep the warfighter out of harm's way and let the machines take all the risk, said Peter Adler, Military Liaison for TAG. No other existing weapon can deliver serious firepower this accurately and this close without putting a life at risk. The helicopter gives you the ability to approach at high rates of speed from any direction and deliver a contained lethal salvo into the specific target room, regardless of what floor it may be on or how well defended from ground approach. This is especially important as today's conflicts require targeting very specific enemy personnel but at the same time minimizing any collateral damage to innocents or infrastructure.
great terrorists weapon...I would guess anyone with access to a hobby store could buy a radio controlled helicopter and wire up some explosives to it.
Progress uber alles...
Stefan
http://www.uavfocus.com/news/2007/1/15
TAG has announced a new recoilless technology development that is to be implemented on their portable unmanned helicopters. Tactical Aerospace Group has signed a Joint Commercialization Agreement with Recoilless Technologies International of Australia to develop a recoilless weapons package for their aircraft as part of ongoing UCAV weaponization programs. Initial efforts will be directed towards 7.62 armament with future attention towards other calibers, grenade launchers and other fire power that might be adapted or suitable for this aircraft.
This new enhancement will add additional capabilities to the current 2.75" missile project to ultimately provide the expeditionary and front line warfighter with a portable compact attack helicopter. Such a weapons package can provide a frontline first strike capability, especially for engaging in urban environments which are the typical new battlefield settings.
The concept is to keep the warfighter out of harm's way and let the machines take all the risk, said Peter Adler, Military Liaison for TAG. No other existing weapon can deliver serious firepower this accurately and this close without putting a life at risk. The helicopter gives you the ability to approach at high rates of speed from any direction and deliver a contained lethal salvo into the specific target room, regardless of what floor it may be on or how well defended from ground approach. This is especially important as today's conflicts require targeting very specific enemy personnel but at the same time minimizing any collateral damage to innocents or infrastructure.