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Old 16th Jun 2010, 18:03
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The B Word
 
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JASO,
yes, but a blimp can orbit if required. A UAV cannot stop. (at least not Global Hawk)
Yes, and a blimp will go backwards in 60-70kts of wind!

I reckon the verdict in 18 months time will be "snake oil" (see above) and the US Army will be $517M worse off.

'Nuff said...
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