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To: sonofstrangelove

An unmanned drone landing on a pitching carrier?

I can see why they’re making such a fuss.


11 posted on 02/17/2010 7:01:28 PM PST by sinanju
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To: sinanju

The F/A-18 Super Hornet can land itself on a pitching carrier without pilot assistance.

No self respecting naval aviator will allow it to do so.


13 posted on 02/17/2010 7:09:55 PM PST by PittsburghAfterDark
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To: sinanju

Think Predator with a pilot at remote controls.


15 posted on 02/17/2010 7:12:08 PM PST by SZonian (There are times when we have to tell loved ones truths that hurt. We do so because we care for them.)
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To: sinanju

“An unmanned drone landing on a pitching carrier?”

Doesn’t the F-18 autoland anyway?


25 posted on 02/17/2010 8:54:17 PM PST by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement I'd be unstoppable!)
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