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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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flying wing
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:RQ-170
gptkb:drones
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
reconnaissance and surveillance
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:RQ-170
reconnaissance drone
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gptkbp:ceiling
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50,000 feet (15,240 m)
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gptkbp:collection
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electronic intelligence
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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gptkb:2007
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gptkbp:combat_radius
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600 nautical miles (1,100 km)
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gptkbp:control_system
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gptkb:remote_control
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gptkbp:crew
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unmanned
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gptkbp:deployment
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gptkb:military_operations
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gptkbp:design
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stealth
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gptkbp:design_feature
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low observable
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gptkbp:design_purpose
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gptkb:covert_operations
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gptkbp:development
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2000s
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:2003
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gptkbp:has_programs
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CIA's Aerial Reconnaissance Program
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gptkbp:height
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15 feet (4.6 m)
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Northrop Grumman RQ-170 Sentinel
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gptkbp:intelligence
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gptkb:Signal
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:2007
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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real-time imagery
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gptkbp:launch_window
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gptkb:catapult
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gptkbp:length
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47 feet (14 m)
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
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gptkbp:max_speed
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approximately 200 knots (370 km/h)
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gptkbp:notable_case
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loss in Iran
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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wing shape
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Neptune_Spear
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gptkbp:operational_history
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classified missions
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,000 nautical miles (1,850 km)
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:Afghanistan
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:ground
gptkb:intelligence_gathering
covert surveillance missions
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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up to 1,000 pounds (450 kg)
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gptkbp:power_source
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gptkb:turbofan_engine
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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surveillance
target acquisition
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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secure communication
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gptkbp:recovery_method
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gptkb:parachute
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gptkbp:related_aircraft
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gptkb:RQ_family
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gptkbp:role
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reconnaissance
combat support
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gptkbp:sensor
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synthetic aperture radar
electro-optical/infrared camera
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gptkbp:service_frequency
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2007-present
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gptkbp:status
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in service
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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yes
radar-absorbent materials
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:wingspan
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65 feet (20 m)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:John_K._Northrop
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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