Fighters without pilots: nobody dies--except the enemy; remotely controlled combat planes are now being designed that fly better than any pilot
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Uninhabited combat air vehicles (UCAV) are being designed to eliminate pilot deaths in air battles. The unmanned fighter planes will be smaller, cheaper, autonomous, and capable of evading enemy detection and attack. Concerns have been voiced regarding the acceptability of this innovation to pilots.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
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The new generation X
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Issues are presented concerning the development of fighter aircraft by Lockheed Martin and Boeing which will be ready for extensive testing by 2003. The aircraft will feature short take off and landing capabilities.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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Plane fast
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Issues are presented concerning the development of a high-speed airliner by the Boeing Co. named the Sonic Cruiser. The airplane can fly faster as it reduces drag by keeping shock waves to the rear of the aircraft.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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