Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout – Fotografije & Video

V Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Požarni skavt je avtonomni helikopter brez posadke, ki ga je razvil Northrop Grumman za uporabo v oboroženih silah Združenih držav Amerike. Fire Scout je zasnovan tako, da zagotavlja izvidništvo, zavedanje o situaciji, zračno ognjeno podporo in natančno ciljno podporo za kopenske, zračne in pomorske sile. Začetna različica RQ-8A je temeljila na Schweizer 330, medtem ko je izboljšana MQ-8B izhajala iz Schweizer 333. Večja različica MQ-8C Fire Scout temelji na Bell 407.

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V Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Požarni skavt is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by the American company Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Navy. The MQ-8 Fire Scout can perform various missions such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), target acquisition, laser designation, and fire support. The MQ-8 Fire Scout can operate from any air-capable ship or land base and can be controlled remotely by a human operator or autonomously by an onboard computer.
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a maximum speed of 115 knots, a range of 110 nautical miles, and an endurance of up to 8 hours. The MQ-8 Fire Scout can carry a variety of payloads such as electro-optical/infrared sensors, radar, laser designators, and weapons. The MQ-8 Požarni skavt has been deployed in various theaters of operation such as Afghanistan, Libya, and the Persian Gulf.