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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
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gptkbp:air_traffic_control
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fly-by-wire
automated flight control system
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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flying wing
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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up to 24 hours
surveillance and reconnaissance
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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reconnaissance drone
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gptkbp:avionics
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advanced avionics suite
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gptkbp:budget
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$10 million
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gptkbp:ceiling
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15,000 feet
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gptkbp:challenges
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technical difficulties
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gptkbp:collection
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electronic intelligence
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gptkbp:control_system
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gptkb:remote_control
autonomous
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:prototype
stealth
Northrop Grumman engineers
Northrop Grumman design team
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gptkbp:design_purpose
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unmanned reconnaissance
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gptkbp:development
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gptkb:1994
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gptkbp:endurance
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24 hours
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turbojet
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1996
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gptkbp:funding
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U. S. government funding
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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composite materials
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gptkbp:has_limitations
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limited payload capacity
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gptkbp:has_programs
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gptkb:Darkstar_program
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gptkbp:home_ground
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mobile ground control station
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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RQ-3 Darkstar
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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real-time video feed
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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flight testing
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gptkbp:key_feature
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high altitude flight
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gptkbp:launch_window
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gptkb:catapult
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gptkbp:length
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8.5 meters
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
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gptkbp:max_speed
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200 knots
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:U._S._military
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gptkbp:military_technology
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U. S. military operations
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gptkbp:mission
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long endurance missions
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:intelligence_gathering
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gptkbp:number_built
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gptkb:5
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,000 nautical miles
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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combat zones
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:military_operations
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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electro-optical sensors
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gptkbp:program_cancellation
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gptkb:2006
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gptkbp:project
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gptkb:1999
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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secure data link
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gptkbp:recovery_method
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gptkb:parachute
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:2006
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gptkbp:role
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reconnaissance
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gptkbp:sensor
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synthetic aperture radar
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gptkbp:status
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retired
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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low radar cross-section
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Global_Hawk
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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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14.6 meters
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:A-12_Avenger_II_program
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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