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Medium. UA with a gross weight between 500 and 5,000 pounds., a 20-60 feet wingspan and generally operate at altitudes of 10,000-30,000 feet and below 250 knots. These UA primarily support tactical engagements, but may also address operational (theater) or strategic requirements. The systems are airlifted or transported in specialized containers. Examples include the Predator and Fire Scout UA.
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Large. UA with a gross weight above 5,000 pounds, wingspan longer than 60 feet and that operate above 25,000 feet and 250 knots. These UA are generally considered operational (theater) or strategic assets. These systems can self deploy or, as with Global Hawk, can operate from CONUS. UA with a mission to deliver ordnance in high-density threat environments, such as the J-UCAS, will operate from remote bases to support tactical requirements.
THREATS BY SURVIVABILITY CLASSIFICATION
To credibly assess the threat a UA will face one must consider the entire system, including the ground station and data link as well as the aircraft. One must also consider the entire spectrum of threat types, including directed energy weapons (DEW) and nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC). A basis for starting a general threat analysis is to consider the types of threats and the likelihood each could engage each UA category Tables K-1 and K-2). For a detailed threat analysis, a UA must be assessed individually based on its specific design, mission, and mode of operation.
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