US Gray Eagle Launches ‘Eaglet’ Drone And Fires It Mid-Air
04 / 02 / 2023
General Atomics' Gray Eagle combat drone launched an 'Eaglet' for the very first time.
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Eaglet has a span of 10.5 feet, weighs less than 200 pounds, and has a maximum airspeed of 115 knots.
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It has a range of about 700 kilometers (435 miles), or about eight hours, and can carry a payload of between 20 and 30 pounds.
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The test launch comes when the US military has invariably focused on preparing for combat in contested airspaces.
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