US launches new unmanned reconnaissance aircraft

Northrop Grumman (USA) has introduced a new Firebird unmanned reconnaissance aircraft (UAV). This aircraft has two driving modes by remote control and by airplane pilot.

Firebird reconnaissance aircraft is equipped with high-definition video surveillance equipment, infrared systems, transceivers, . allowing the US military to easily collect information. necessary about the pre-defined goal.

With a length of 10.4m and 3m high, unmanned drones Firebird can fly at a maximum height of nearly 10km and continuously for an average of 24 to 40 hours, depending on the installation mode planes.

Firebird has its first flight in February 2010 and this model will officially show off its full capabilities in the 2011 Empire Challenge rehearsal scheduled to take place in Arizona state from May 25 to June 3. next. If used, Firebird will help the US military significantly reduce its budget for developing other unmanned aircraft.

Paul Meyer, Northrop Grumman airline spokesman, said on the Daily Mail: 'Firebird is a solution to save costs by combining two unmanned machines and airplanes controlled by pilots into one. type ' .

Here are some pictures of Firebird unmanned reconnaissance aircraft: