WEST Theater: How Will Unmanned Operations Change the Way the Navy Employs Rotary Wing Aircraft?
- Room: Hall E, front of 2600/2700 aisle
Wednesday, February 07, 2018: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Description
This panel will discuss the impact of unmanned helicopters on the future operations of the rotary force. Speakers will address changes to endurance, range, payload capability, and training; discuss how warfare commanders will exploit capabilities of the MQ-8 Fire Scout in operating in strike groups and distributed surface action groups; and brief the testing, evaluation, and future deployment of the MQ-8C, the next and newest variation of the Fire Scout. Stop by their space on the exhibit floor in Hall G to talk with the pilots and see and touch the MQ-8B and MQ-8C .
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