Fleet Of 'Hunter/Killer' Planes Would See Initial Use In FY '07

Posted on: Jul. 29th, 2004 || Source: aviationnow.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

The U.S. Air Force is asking industry for input on the idea of procuring a fleet of as many as 60 "hunter/killer remotely operated aircraft" that would fly 30-hour unmanned missions of up to 50,000 feet with 3,000 pounds of bombs.

The first would become operational by late fiscal year 2007. Each air vehicle would cost about $10 million. Responses to a request for information are due Aug. 25.

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