US Marines Extend K-MAX Unmanned Helicopter's Use In Afghanistan -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The U.S. Marine Corps has extended indefinitely its use of two unmanned K-MAX heavy lift helicopters in Afghanistan, a Navy spokeswoman said, noting the aircraft kept re-supply trucks off the road and reduced the threat of roadside bombs.
The Marine Corps sent the new autonomous helicopters, which were developed by Lockheed Martin Corp and privately-held Kaman Aerospace, to Afghanistan in November 2011 for an initial, limited deployment, but has extended their use several times.
Now, Naval Air Systems Command has decided to continue using the aircraft indefinitely, said Jamie Cosgrove, a spokeswoman for the Navy command, which also oversees Marine Corps aircraft.
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The Marine Corps sent the new autonomous helicopters, which were developed by Lockheed Martin Corp and privately-held Kaman Aerospace, to Afghanistan in November 2011 for an initial, limited deployment, but has extended their use several times.
Now, Naval Air Systems Command has decided to continue using the aircraft indefinitely, said Jamie Cosgrove, a spokeswoman for the Navy command, which also oversees Marine Corps aircraft.
Read more ....
Update #1:
Now, Naval Air Systems Command has decided to continue using the aircraft indefinitely, said Jamie Cosgrove, a spokeswoman for the Navy command, which also oversees Marine Corps aircraft.
Read more ....
Update #1: Love Letters To Robots: Why Marines Extended K-MAX In Afghanistan (EXCLUSIVE) -- Aol Defense
Update #2: K-MAX to Stay in Afghanistan Until the 2014 Withdrawal -- Defense Update
My Comment: Check out the above video .... it is impressive.
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Update #1: Love Letters To Robots: Why Marines Extended K-MAX In Afghanistan (EXCLUSIVE) -- Aol Defense
Update #2: K-MAX to Stay in Afghanistan Until the 2014 Withdrawal -- Defense Update
My Comment: Check out the above video .... it is impressive.