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January 13, 2007
UAV test successful for Northrop
"Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems, based in San Diego, and the Navy have successfully conducted a first set of flights for a new version of the Fire Scout, an unmanned helicopter that takes off and lands vertically.
The new Fire Scout has an additional rotating blade - bringing the total to four - and carries more weight than the previous version. It also has a greater fuel capacity and can go for more than eight hours, allowing it to be on station longer."
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