Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

[Report Line]

The RAF's first Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Britain's most sophisticated unmanned surveillance system, has taken to the air in Afghanistan.

Some positive news about procurement and getting the right kit for the job. Hurrah! :) See link.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/ReaperTakesToTheAirInAfghanistan.htm

Comments?:ok:

[Climebear]

No a press release for a notable increase in capability.

Previous day's press release was about trials for the new helment for JCA

http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/9E5ACBA4-452E-4A09-BDE7-94729D1CB17B/0/20071108_Testhelmet_600x400.JPG


'Come over to the dark side Luke'

[chevvron]

Wouldn't those knobby bits on the side damage the canopy during turbulence/manouevres?

[6Z3]

Those knobby bits on the side are cup holders mate, can't possibly do without them. or
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If Carlsberg made helmets etc etc..... or
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Well you wouldn't want a warm beer...or
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Touch too much Krypton in the dual headmounted maglites, Q.
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Think I'm on the wrong thread Boss:\

[althenick]

I'll bet he's uglier with the helmet off! :}