WWII - 90s Flashcards
What were some advancements in WWII era aviation?
Advances in propulsion and structure, development of technologies for guided and unguided systems.
What is the German V-1?
The German V-1, also known as the ‘buzz bomb’, was an early cruise missile used during WWII.
What types of aircraft were optionally piloted during WWII?
B-17 and B-24 were optionally piloted aircraft used in missions where pilots knew they couldn’t make it.
What was a significant development in unmanned aircraft during the Cold War?
There was an escalated use of unmanned aircraft, including target drones converted to aerial observation platforms.
What were Pigeon Bombs?
Pigeon Bombs were a form of unmanned aircraft that utilized pigeons.
What is the QH-50?
The QH-50 was an unmanned helicopter developed by the Navy.
What was the AQM-34?
The AQM-34 was developed during the Vietnam era to be launched from C-130s.
What is the Ryan 154 ‘compass arrow’?
The Ryan 154 ‘compass arrow’ was capable of flying in excess of 70,000 feet, out of range of SAMs.
What was the purpose of the XQM-93?
The XQM-93 was used as a radio relay platform.
What was the shift in unmanned aircraft design?
There was a shift from expendable toward recoverable and reusable unmanned aircraft.
What is the IAI RO-2 ‘Pioneer’?
The IAI RO-2 ‘Pioneer’ was adopted by the US Army and was day and night capable with stabilized optical and infrared cameras.
Who designed the Predator?
Abraham Karen is credited with designing platforms that laid the foundations for the Predator.
What are some specifications of the Predator?
The Predator, built by General Atomics, is lightweight, has a 912 engine, can stay aloft for 12 hours, and has a range of 1,200 miles.
What happened to UAS popularity in the 1990s?
UAS became more popular with a varied selection of operators due to low cost, leading to substantial growth in the sUAS market.
What are some challenges faced by the growing UAS market?
The growing UAS market faced challenges in regulation enforcement, policies, procedures, and protocols similar to manned aircraft.
