Friday, March 08, 2013

Army unveils new unmanned aircraft

At 3,600 pounds the ability to fly up to 172 miles per hour, the Gray Eagle is one of the U.S. Army's newest and most advanced high-tech tools patrolling the sky.

The new, larger unmanned aerial vehicle was recognized at Fort Hood for reaching a milestone after the 21st Cavalry Brigade Air Combat unit achieved the 100-hour mark of training.

On Wednesday, Spec. Jacob Presnell performed a training exercise in restricted airspace at Fort Hood. However, the Army says it really soars when deployed over war zones.

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