3. Outlaw MQM-170C G2 is an unmanned aerial
vehicle (UAV) designed manufactured by
Griffon Aerospace, for the US Army.The UAV
will be used to provide air defence training
and will be deployed in operational tests and
the evaluation process of systems.
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5. The Outlaw MQM-170C G2 aerial vehicle completed
qualification tests with the US Army in November 2012
following which Griffon Aerospace commenced
production of the UAV.
The next generation UAV's flight tests were conducted
with the US Army on Redstone Arsenal in May 2013.
Outlaw G2 was used by the US Army Space and Missile
Defense Command / Army Forces Strategic Command
during testing of the High Energy Laser Mobile
Demonstrator (HEL MD) in November 2013.a
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7. The new UAV has increased aerodynamic
efficiency and enhanced visual signature, and
offers superior reliability and manoeuvrability.
It is provided with an upgraded air frame, which
supports operations in difficult field conditions.
It features longer and more traditional rib and
spar wing design with a flap actuator.
It also boasts increased fuselage structure and
depth.
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9. The Outlaw MQM-170C G2 UAV is equipped
with radar and acoustic scoring systems.The
aerial vehicle is also fitted with electro-optical
/ infrared (EO/IR) gimbaled cameras to
capture high resolution images. R&D tactical
UAV sensors are also integrated in the
unmanned vehicle.
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11. The Outlaw MQM-170C G2 is
powered by a two stroke engine
consisting of two cylinders.The
vehicle can fly at cruise speeds
between 60kt and 80kt, whereas the
maximum air speed is 126kt.
