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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Robotic Air Warfare 1917–2007
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Robotic Air Warfare 1917–2007
Description
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are the most dynamic field of aerospace technology, and have only emerged from the shadows recently, despite having been in use for decades.
After some limited use in World War II, UAVs emerged as substitutes for manned reconnaissance aircraft in missions deemed too dangerous to risk an aircrew. This book examines the development of UAV technology and speculates on its future potential.
Packed with rare, recently declassified photographs and detailed full-colour cutaways, this title goes on to investigate the deployment of UAVs, from early Israeli airforce use to their current role over Iraq and Afghanistan today.
Table of Contents
Design and Development
Construction
Variants
Service History
Conclusion
Color Plate Commentary
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | Jul 20 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781846037863 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 47 col |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Short code | NVG 144 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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