UAS Exam 2 Grade A+ Questions
What type of deterrence can impact the effectiveness of electro optical sensors? -
ANSWERScamouflage and smoke
What are the UAS components? - ANSWERSUnmanned aircraft
payload
human element
control element
communications
support element
How are UAS grouped? - ANSWERSphysical and performance characteristics of weight,
operating altitude, and airspeed
Group 1 UAS - ANSWERSportable, highly mobile, normally launched by hand, operate within
line of sight, low altitude, limited endurance.
<20lbs, <1200' AGL, <100kts
The Raven is group 1 UAS
Group 2 UAS - ANSWERSmedium size airframes that normally launch utilizing pneudraulic
catapult launchers.
21-55lbs, <3500' AGL, <250kts
No current Group 2 Army system
Group 3 UAS - ANSWERSrequire a much larger logistical footprint than group 2. <1320lbs,
<FL180, <250kts
What type of deterrence can impact the effectiveness of electro optical sensors? -
ANSWERScamouflage and smoke
What are the UAS components? - ANSWERSUnmanned aircraft
payload
human element
control element
communications
support element
How are UAS grouped? - ANSWERSphysical and performance characteristics of weight,
operating altitude, and airspeed
Group 1 UAS - ANSWERSportable, highly mobile, normally launched by hand, operate within
line of sight, low altitude, limited endurance.
<20lbs, <1200' AGL, <100kts
The Raven is group 1 UAS
Group 2 UAS - ANSWERSmedium size airframes that normally launch utilizing pneudraulic
catapult launchers.
21-55lbs, <3500' AGL, <250kts
No current Group 2 Army system
Group 3 UAS - ANSWERSrequire a much larger logistical footprint than group 2. <1320lbs,
<FL180, <250kts