Bigger Wings, Additional Fuel Carry the Avenger Longer and Farther

(Before It's News)

Defense-Update reports: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), successfully performed the first flight of the Avenger Extended Range (Avenger ER) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). With wingspan increased to 76 feet and 2,200 pounds of additional fuel, the ER extends the legacy Avenger’s endurance from 15 hours to 20 hours.

Defense-Update.com provides a global coverage of military technology and defense news. Its monthly readership includes over 300,000 professionals worldwide

• Aurora Tailors an Unmanned Flight Suite for the Huey
• Israel to Acquire Hundreds of New Trophy APS
• Anti-Drone Market Growth due to Increased Government Funding in Defense Sector
• Laser Protection Eyewear (LPEs) global market 2016 scrutinized in new research
• Commercial Avionics Systems Market worth 22.49 Billion USD by 2020
• China Airshow 2016 Zhuhai
• Crimeans Resting Easy With Bal and Bastion Missiles Defense Systems on Duty
• Breaking: Chinese Submarine Patrolling off the South Australian Coast
• If the J-20 Stealth Fighter Is So Amazing Why Is China Buying Russia’s SU-35 ?
• RAND: Savings from Cutting US Overseas Security Dwarfed by Lost US Trade