Air International 2013-04
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D.Isby - Global Hawk Falling? /Military/
The wingspan of an RQ-4 Global Hawk measures nearly 131 feet.I
US Air Force Global Hawk operations in southwest Asia run around the clock. This shot shows an RQ-4 being prepared for a mission by six technicians at Al Dhafra AB in the United Arab Emirates.
Хотя короткие стойки шасси RQ-4 обеспечивают простой доступ к большинству смотровых люков, его обслуживание является трудоемким, а эксплуатация - дорогой.
US Air Force technicians conduct pre-flight checks on an RQ-4 Global Hawk at Al Dhafra AB in the United Arab Emirates.
An RQ-4 test aircraft undergoes routine maintenance at Edwards AFB, California.
An airman attaches an air cart to a RQ-4 Global Hawk at Beale AFB, California. The air cart provides air to the starter for launch.