Message posted by Andreas Parsch on February 17, 2005 at 1:15:59 PST:
I don't know details about the recovery system (in fact, just about _all_ info I have on S.P. is on the webpage). Other high-speed drones (e.g. BQM-34 Firebee) are usually recovered by a two-stage parachute system. A drag chute slows the vehicle down, and then the main chute deploys for the descent. AFAIK, a "pull-up" maneuver is not involved (but I could be wrong). However, while a few dents in a Firebee airframe are no problem, the S.P. recovery would (I guess) have to provide for a means of retrieving the airframe completely undameged. Otherwise, you only get _one_ stealthy flight per vehicle ;-). Andreas
In Reply to: Re: SENIOR PROM/PEG photos online posted by lone wolf on February 17, 2005 at 1:03:32 PST:
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