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A rotary-wing [[unmanned aerial vehicle]], the '''MQ-8 Fire Scout''' provides surveillance, targeting, communications relay and unmanned logistics delivery for the [[Future Combat Systems]] of the [[U.S. Army]], as well as deployment into the [[Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron (Brigade Combat Team)]].<ref name=NG>{{citation | A rotary-wing [[unmanned aerial vehicle]], the '''MQ-8 Fire Scout''' provides surveillance, targeting, communications relay and unmanned logistics delivery for the [[Future Combat Systems]] of the [[U.S. Army]], as well as deployment into the [[Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron (Brigade Combat Team)]].<ref name=NG>{{citation | ||
| url = http://www.is.northropgrumman.com/systems/mq8bfirescout_army.html | | url = http://www.is.northropgrumman.com/systems/mq8bfirescout_army.html | ||
| title = MQ-8B Army Fire Scout | | title = MQ-8B Army Fire Scout | ||
| publisher = Northrop Grumman}}</ref> | | publisher = Northrop Grumman}}</ref> | ||
{{Image|ClassIV-01 UAV.jpg|left|270px|Class IV UAV}} It will also be deployed on U.S. Navy [[Littoral Combat Ship]]s; three MQ-8's fit into the same space as a MH-60 manned helicopter. | {{Image|ClassIV-01 UAV.jpg|left|270px|Class IV UAV}} It will also be deployed on U.S. Navy [[Littoral Combat Ship]]s; three MQ-8's fit into the same space as a MH-60 manned helicopter. | ||
It uses a [[COTS]] airframe that can stay airborne for over 7 hours, and a variety of modular mission packages. The Class IV UAV system, under the | It uses a [[COTS]] airframe that can stay airborne for over 7 hours, and a variety of modular mission packages. The Class IV UAV system, under the restructuring of the United States Army, consists of four Fire Scouts and the associated ground equipment. Without human control, it can use unimproved [[landing zone]]s near Corps, Division and Brigade Command Posts and Tactical Operations Centers. | ||
Routinely, it carries electro-optical sensors for the [[visible light]] and [[infrared light|infrared]] spectra, and a combined [[laser rangefinder]] and [[laser designator]]. | Routinely, it carries electro-optical sensors for the [[visible light]] and [[infrared light|infrared]] spectra, and a combined [[laser rangefinder]] and [[laser designator]]. | ||
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*Communications relay for communications relay for [[JTRS]] and [[WIN-T]] | *Communications relay for communications relay for [[JTRS]] and [[WIN-T]] | ||
*Mine, Chemical and Radiological detection | *Mine, Chemical and Radiological detection | ||
*[[direction finding|radio frequency direction finder]] | *[[direction finding|radio frequency direction finder]] | ||
*[[Corps]]-level | *[[Corps]]-level signals intelligence for U.S. Army and Marines<ref>{{citation | ||
| url = http://prepbug.com/files/Field%20Manuals/FM%203-36%20-%20Electronic%20Warfare%20in%20Operations.pdf | | url = http://prepbug.com/files/Field%20Manuals/FM%203-36%20-%20Electronic%20Warfare%20in%20Operations.pdf | ||
| title = Field Manual 3-36, Electronic Warfare in Operations | | title = Field Manual 3-36, Electronic Warfare in Operations |
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A rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, the MQ-8 Fire Scout provides surveillance, targeting, communications relay and unmanned logistics delivery for the Future Combat Systems of the U.S. Army, as well as deployment into the Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron (Brigade Combat Team).[1] It will also be deployed on U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ships; three MQ-8's fit into the same space as a MH-60 manned helicopter.It uses a COTS airframe that can stay airborne for over 7 hours, and a variety of modular mission packages. The Class IV UAV system, under the restructuring of the United States Army, consists of four Fire Scouts and the associated ground equipment. Without human control, it can use unimproved landing zones near Corps, Division and Brigade Command Posts and Tactical Operations Centers. Routinely, it carries electro-optical sensors for the visible light and infrared spectra, and a combined laser rangefinder and laser designator. Modular mission packages
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