The Meggitt Vindicator II is a Canadian-built unmanned aerial vehicle – training target formerly used by the Canadian Forces and United States Navy.[2] It was used to simulate various types of targets like missiles and aircraft, including helicopters.[3] The vehicle was not powered, but was launched via pneumatic catapult.[4]
Vindicator II | |
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Role | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – Training Target |
National origin | Canada |
Manufacturer | Meggitt Training Systems Canada - now Qinetiq Target Systems Canada |
Status | Retired |
Primary users | Canadian Forces United States Navy |
Number built | 1-2[1] (Canada) 1 (USN) |
Data from http://targetsystems.qinetiq.com/static/media/files/Vindicator_UAV-T_DS-AT-VN-V01_sw_final.pdf
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