Saturday, 7. April 2012
Topic: Drone - on April 7, 2012 at 2:12:00 PM CEST
US draws up plans for nuclear drones
Technology is designed to increase flying time 'from days to months', along with power available for weapons systems
American scientists have drawn up plans for a new generation of nuclear-powered drones capable of flying over remote regions of the world for months on end without refuelling.
The blueprints for the new drones, which have been developed by Sandia National Laboratories – the US government's principal nuclear research and development agency – and defence contractor Northrop Grumman, were designed to increase flying time "from days to months" while making more power available for operating equipment, according to a project summary published by Sandia.
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