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To: SIDENET
I don't know. Are Hellfires effective if launched from 70,000+ feet?

The Longbow Hellfire 2 missile is expected to have the same range capability as AGM-114F, with a minimum range of 500 m and maximum range of 9 km.

Well, not 70,000 feet but it could lower altitude then fire. If not they could always go with JDAM GBU-29 250-lb MK-81.

8 posted on 07/18/2005 2:32:54 PM PDT by Echo Talon (http://echotalon.blogspot.com)
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To: Echo Talon
JDAMs on a Global Hawk would be pretty cool!
9 posted on 07/18/2005 2:50:47 PM PDT by SIDENET ("You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred")
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To: Echo Talon

Hanging any ordnance on the GH would require redesign, not only on the wings, but avionics, control systems, possibly landing gear, etc. That would add a nice chunk of change to each airframe.


17 posted on 07/18/2005 6:40:40 PM PDT by Francis McClobber
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