RQ-16 T-Hawk
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The RQ-16 T-Hawk is a hovering unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that weighs 18.5 pounds (8 kg) and was fielded in 2007. It is a ducted-fan vehicle used for tasks such as locating improvised explosive devices. UAVs, in general, are military aircraft that can be guided autonomously or by remote control, carrying sensors, target designators, or ordnance. They are efficient due to the absence of crew and life-support systems, offering greater range and endurance than manned aircraft. UAVs evolved from target drones and remotely piloted vehicles used after World War II.12
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