The Answer to Pilot Shortage? "US Navy flies two EA-18G Growlers autonomously; third"
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The Answer to Pilot Shortage? "US Navy flies two EA-18G Growlers autonomously; third"
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US Navy flies two EA-18G Growlers autonomously; third Growler used as controller
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US Navy flies two EA-18G Growlers autonomously; third Growler used as controller
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The US Navy (USN) flew two Boeing EA-18G Growlers as autonomous unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), using a third Growler as a flight controller.
In total, four flights were conducted at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, with tests starting in September 2019, says manufacturer Boeing on 4 February. The aircraft demonstrated 21 missions during flights that took place toward the end of 2019, says Boeing. The type of missions were not disclosed.
In total, four flights were conducted at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, with tests starting in September 2019, says manufacturer Boeing on 4 February. The aircraft demonstrated 21 missions during flights that took place toward the end of 2019, says Boeing. The type of missions were not disclosed.
