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In order to save space aboard the ship, the aircraft incorporates folded wing technology. → X-47B
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aloft ⪢⪢
Though it already boasts a range of 2,400 miles, the ability to refuel without landing means that the X-47B can theoretically stay aloft for days or even weeks at a time. #bookmark
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boast ⪢⪢
Designed to be operated from an aircraft carrier, the X-47B is 38 feet long but boasts a wingspan of 62 feet.
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Drone Buster ⪢⪢
The U.S. Marine Corps make use of an impressive counter-drone device known as the Drone Buster which is a 5 pound ray gun-like device that can be used to jam drones.
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embrace ⪢⪢
As the navy and army continue to embrace the potential of unmanned aircraft, pilots may soon find themselves spending much more time out of harm's way.
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Northrop Grumman ⪢⪢
In 2011, Northrop Grumman introduced the top secret X-47B, an unmanned aerial combat vehicle boasting some very impressive capabilities.
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versatile ⪢⪢
One of the other things that make the X-47B so versatile is its aerial refueling capabilities.
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X-47B ⪢⪢
The X-47B is the first drone plane to take off and land from a moving aircraft carrier successfully.
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