USAF selects GSX 70 weather radar for RQ-4

The U.S. Air Force has selected the GSX70 weather radar for its RQ-4 fleet. Garmin says “Global Hawk operators will have the opportunity to more confidently navigate around challenging weather with the GSX 70.”

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The installation of the GSX 70 weather radar, which will include Turbulence Detection and Ground Clutter Suppression, within the U.S. Air Force fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS is expected to begin in Q1 2016, according to Garmin.

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