The RQ-170 is powered by a single General Electric TF34 turbofan engine which produces 9,275lbs of thrust. The RQ-170 Sentinel is fitted with an active electronically scanned array radar, synthetic aperture radar and signal intelligence in its belly fairings. Sensors, radars and engines of Skunk Works’ RQ-170 SentinelĮlectro-optic and infra-red sensors are incorporated in the upper surface of the RQ-170 wings. An automatic launch and recovery (ALR) system facilitates the aircraft to land safely when communication with the control station fails. The RQ-170 can be controlled either manually from the GCS or through autonomous mode. The Sentinel features bat-shaped wings, blended fuselage, pointed nose and tricycle type landing gear.Īn electro-optic camera was incorporated beneath the front fuselage section to seize the real-time imagery or videos of the battlefield it is surveying.Ī direction satellite communication antenna enables communication between the vehicle and control station.
It was redeployed to Afghanistan with the video capturing feature in August 2010. The USAF officially unveiled the operations of RQ-170 in its fleet in December 2009.Ī South Korean newspaper, JoongAng Daily, reported in December 2009 that the RQ-170 was flight tested in South Korea to supersede the U-2 aircraft at Osan Air Base for carrying out missions over North Korea.
The RQ-170 took off for its first flight secretly from Kandahar Air Force Base in Afghanistan in 2007. The RQ (R stands for reconnaissance) designation indicates that the aircraft is unarmed. The development of the RQ-170 was started by Skunk Works to meet the stealth UAV demands of the USAF. The 27.43m wide and 1.82m high aerial vehicle was designed to execute intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and target acquisition (ISTAR) and electronic warfare missions over a target area.Ībout 90% of the aircraft is made up of composite materials to decrease its overall weight. The low-observable design enables the aircraft to fly on the borders of Iran, China, India and Pakistan for capturing real-time information regarding missile tests, telemetry and multispectral intelligence. Ideal office location within close reach of Farnborough, Aldershot, Farnham and Camberley.The tailless flying wing design of the RQ-170 looks similar to the RQ-3 Darkstar and P-175 Polecat. Telephone call answering service, mail forwarding & virtual office packages in Fleet Our easy to use phone and internet services are ready to go as soon as you move into your new office with direct dial phones, voicemail facilities, client portal and choice of cost-effective call tariffs and connectivity options. We also offer managed offices & coworking in Fleet.Ĭlassroom, theatre and boardroom meeting rooms to rent in Fleet for up to 20 peopleĪmple staff and visitor car parking adjacent to the business premises High quality office space to rent in Fleet with Wi-Fi access throughout the business centreĬomprehensive serviced office solutions including admin support and reception service to greet your visitors.
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