The Spanish attack helicopter programme
Article Abstract:
The Spanish Army's Aviation (FAMET) wants to retire its Bo-105 attack helicopters and deploy a new model, preferably the AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW of the US. However, the country's political relationships in Europe may urge the government to go for the TIGER, made by France and Germany. The Army has already examined the APACHE and the TIGER, using four main categories for study, namely, operational capabilities, logistics, performance and weapons system effectiveness. On performance, the APACHE is considered superior with its bigger load capability. In terms of logistics, however, the TIGER has the upper hand because of its good maintenance standards.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
UAVs - Where do we stand?
Article Abstract:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are remote-controlled aircrafts capable of performing varied tasks that range from reconnaisance missions, target vehicles, decoys, and as air warfare vehicles. UAV's currently, developed through research and development projects for the military are less costly, requires minimal maintenance, reusable and are able to perform manoeuvers and speeds that manned aircrafts can not do. The vehicles are designed to be operated by land-based and airborne control platforms.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 1999
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
The CAMCOPTER mini-UAV for special missions
Article Abstract:
Schiebel Elektronische Gerate's latest product is the remotely-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle system called the CAMCOPTER. The CAMCOPTER features a modular design and can carry an assortment of customized sensors. It operates in the vertical-take-off-and-landing mode and does not require the use of launch or recovery equipment. The CAMCOPTER is powered by a two-stroke gasoline engine and its mission radius depends on the chosen data links.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: The Mi-24/35M attack helicopter: A driving force for Russian export and Russia-NATO cooperation. The MIG Aircraft Product Support GmbH: experts to help MiG-29 operators
- Abstracts: The French navy: A global player. A naval force in evolution. Brazilian Navy
- Abstracts: The compact frequency synthesizers for EW. Going your own way. Magic carpet to survival
- Abstracts: The long reach of on-call airpower. Fine print on the F-22 deal. F-22 testing on track, for now
- Abstracts: Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace AS. The Central/Eastern European aerospace industry: current stand and future prospects