Aerial Recon

Question 1

ID 3 Categories of Air Recon

Answer 1

Visual
Imagery (Optical and non optical)
Electronic

Question 2

ID Prereqs for effective air recon (5)

Answer 2

Air superiority
SEAD
Cooperative Wx
Capable platforms and sensors
Flexible control

Question 3

Characteristics of group 1 UAS

Answer 3

<21lbs GWT
<1200’ Normal AGL Alt
<100 KIAS

Question 4

Characteristics of group 2 UAS

Answer 4

22-55lbs GWT
<3500’ Normal AGL Alt
<250 KIAS

Question 5

Characteristics of group 3 UAS

Answer 5

56-1320 lbs GWT
<18k’ Normal AGL Alt
<250 KIAS

Question 6

Characteristics of group 4 UAS

Answer 6

Over 1320 lbs GWT
Over 18k’ Normal AGL Alt
Any speed

Question 7

Characteristics of group 5 UAS

Answer 7

Over 1320 lbs GWT
Over18k’ Normal AGL Alt
Any speed

Question 8

ID Range, payload, Endurance of RQ-21

Answer 8

Range: 50nm
Payload: EO/IR, laser, range finder, comms relay.
Endurance: 10 hrs