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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

GA-ASI Completes Key Wind Tunnel Test on Sea Avenger UAS Model

Sea AvengerGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and sensor systems, today announced that it has successfully completed a key wind tunnel test on a model of its Sea Avenger™ UAS. Sea Avenger supports the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) program by providing a long-endurance, survivable, carrier-based UAS for the U.S. Navy.

The wind tunnel test validated the low-speed characteristics of a new wing, resulting in higher endurance and lower approach speeds.

The new wing is also designed to increase aircraft dash speeds, decreasing the time to respond to potential threats.

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