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FQM-151A Pointer UAV

Country of Origin: USA

The FQM-151A Pointer unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was a lightweight, battery-powered, hand-launched aircraft used for battlefield surveillance.

The Pointer was made of Kevlar and resembled an oversized model airplane. The high-aspect ratio wing was mounted parasol-fashion on a short pylon. It had a center section with little dihedral and outer panels with pronounced dihedral.

The tail group had a broad fin and rudder topped by a narrow tailplane. The configuration was designed to...

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