High Altitude Long Endurance-Demonstrator - HALE-D
The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin launched the first-of-its kind High Altitude Long Endurance-Demonstrator July 27, 2011, from the historic Akron Airdock.
The HALE-D is an unmanned lighter-than-air vehicle designed to demonstrate advanced new technologies and capabilities for keeping American soldiers safer through improved communications. The airship is completely powered by advanced solar cell technology and rechargeable lithium ion batteries.
No injuries or damage were experienced during this landing. MS2 is in the process of recovering the airship and will conduct a full evaluation.
High Altitude Airship demonstrates successful launch during abbreviated flight on 27 Jul 2011.
Demonstration proves a number of key technologies and systems.
The HALE-D is an unmanned lighter-than-air vehicle designed to demonstrate advanced new technologies and capabilities for keeping American soldiers safer through improved communications. The airship is completely powered by advanced solar cell technology and rechargeable lithium ion batteries.
No injuries or damage were experienced during this landing. MS2 is in the process of recovering the airship and will conduct a full evaluation.
High Altitude Airship demonstrates successful launch during abbreviated flight on 27 Jul 2011.
Demonstration proves a number of key technologies and systems.
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