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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 system
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:drones
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gptkbp:combat_system
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gptkb:2011
yes
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gptkbp:control_system
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gptkb:ground
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gptkbp:deployment
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
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gptkbp:design
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high-altitude, long-endurance
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gptkbp:endurance
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over 30 hours
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:turbofan_engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1998
gptkb:California
February 28, 1998
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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composite materials
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gptkbp:has_ability
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:has_programs
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Global Hawk program
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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RQ-4 Global Hawk
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gptkbp:launch_platform
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ground-based control station
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gptkbp:length
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44.4 feet
44.4 feet (13.6 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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357 knots
357 knots (410 mph; 660 km/h)
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Defense
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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real-time data transmission
advanced avionics
autonomous flight capabilities
modular payload design
high-altitude long endurance
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gptkbp:notable_features
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real-time data transmission
high-resolution imagery
autonomous flight capabilities
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:counter-terrorism_operations
border security missions
Hurricane Katrina surveillance
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gptkbp:number_built
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over 50
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gptkbp:operational_range
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12,300 nautical miles (22,780 km)
over 12,000 nautical miles
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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global
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:counter-terrorism_operations
gptkb:2001
border patrol
disaster relief
reconnaissance missions
maritime surveillance
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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gptkb:Signal
synthetic aperture radar
up to 3,000 pounds
up to 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg)
electro-optical/infrared sensor
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gptkbp:price
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approximately $220 million per unit
approximately $220 million
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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Line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight
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gptkbp:retirement
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planned for 2030
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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still in service
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gptkbp:role
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intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
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gptkbp:safety_record
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generally considered safe
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gptkbp:sensor
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synthetic aperture radar
electro-optical/infrared sensors
signals intelligence systems
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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60,000 feet
60,000 feet (18,300 m)
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:RQ-4_B_Global_Hawk
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gptkbp:supports
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maintenance facilities
ground control stations
data analysis systems
launch and recovery systems
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gptkbp:training_programs
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Global Hawk training program
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gptkbp:user_countries
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gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates
gptkb:NATO
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:RQ-4_N
gptkb:RQ-4_A
gptkb:RQ-4_B
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gptkbp:wingspan
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130 feet (40 m)
130.9 feet
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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