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Improved Landing Gear For Reaper UAS

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Thursday, January 12th, 2012

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has designed a new component on the Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper's landing gear that will improve the reliability and performance of the unmanned plane, the company said recently. The new trailing arm can be installed on existing aircraft already in use and will be designed into the Block 5 Reaper production, General Atomics said. "Our engineers and suppliers have worked hard to develop a landing gear design that will enhance and extend the utility of this multi-purpose…

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