kwaigonegin
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My prediction is cold launch of drones from VLS in the future.
Chinese UAV/UCAV development
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Seems like a waste of a cell.
Drones can be launched from the hangar but missiles can't.
Is this a mockup ? via clarkgap
This is basically an unmanned stratolaunch system:
Tengeon Tech's system:
Wingspan - 42 meter
Playload (with 8 turbofan engines) - 20 ton
Loiter time - 24 hours
The modularity turbofan engines system - can change the numbers and models of engine base on requirement
Others two UAV from Tengoen Tech
TA-001
Ceiling - 7500 m
Maximium speed - 240 km/h
Cruising speed - 150-200 km/h
Range - 3800 km
Loiter time - 24 h (Scout) - 18 h (Attack)
Control range - 280 km (Horizon) - 3000+ km (Satellite)
Wingspan - 14.7 m
Length - 7.8 m
Height - 2.7 m
Maximium takeoff weight - 1200 kg
Playload - 180 kg (Internal) - 120 kg (External)
Another Photos about Tengeon Tech Companies Cargo Drone Project
kwaigonegin
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Only if you think linearly... in future state where vessels are all stealth structured hangars may be a thing of the past or at least it would be fully integrated into the hull etc.. VLS or PVLS may have numerous cells therefore putting a few drones in there may not alter weapon effectiveness.
In the future state drones may also have different roles.. not one or two big ones like today but possible a swarm of drones for other purposes. The drones themselves may become weaponized or form part of the ships defensive umbrella.
it depends on the kind of drone and type of mission IMO.
A reuseable armed MALE drone or helicopter drone has its own mission profile.
A single use, smaller scan eagle type drone that can fold up and hitch a ride as a payload for a long range cruise missile delivery system could have its own mission profile as well for specific situations that demand it, like ones where more rapid on demand ISR is needed
SinoSoldier
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Rumors abound that the Sharp Sword has successfully completed an autonomous in-flight refueling demonstration. Quite a few paces behind the X-47B program, but a respectable milestone nonetheless.
Not to mention the fact that it looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.
SinoSoldier
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A couple of credible observers, Henri K. among them, have spoken of a second prototype. An alleged eyewitness also claimed to have seen a second prototype fly back in February 2017.
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