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Friday, April 03, 2009

Predators lack precision in prey

MQ-9 ReaperDespite their questionable legality in international law and the public opinion backlash they create in the Islamic world, drone attacks have been viewed by the new U.S. administration as extremely effective.

In the time since President Barack Obama took the oath of office, there have been about 120 deaths in eight drone attacks inside Pakistan.

The armed version of the Predator drone, designated MQ-9, is flown by remote control, has a wingspan of just less than 50 feet, is capable of cruising at 84 miles per hour and carries an armament of up to six laser-guided missiles.

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