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The '''Joint Operations Number Four Drone''' is an unarmed solar powered high altitude,high stamina observation drone  [[wikipedia:Unmanned aerial vehicle|Unmanned aerial vehicle]] in the service of the [[Zepplin Manufacturers Defence Forces]].
 
The '''Joint Operations Number Four Drone''' is an unarmed solar powered high altitude,high stamina observation drone  [[wikipedia:Unmanned aerial vehicle|Unmanned aerial vehicle]] in the service of the [[Zepplin Manufacturers Defence Forces]].
  
The J04 was for the first two years of its existence the ZMAF TR32 developed for the ZMAF applied recognisance program. It was found to be a highly successful and adaptable design and with constant increases in power storage capacity and solar panel efficiency its stamina could only seem to grow. In 2001 it was retasked and renamed the Joint 0perations Number Four (the JO4) and the characteristic optical instruments globe tipped airframe has been in service ever since. The JO4 can be launched via air drop, or assisted ground launch. Normal launch platforms consist of the  ZMAF Dawnhammer Stratigic bomber, the Parashock Skyrunner trasnport Rotodyne or via a truck carried rail and rocket pod combination. An over turret launch rail kit for the ZMDF's ubiquitous Sabre AFV has also been tested.         
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The J04 was for the first two years of its existence the ZMAF TR32 developed for the ZMAF applied recognisance program. It was found to be a highly successful and adaptable design and with constant increases in power storage capacity and solar panel efficiency its stamina could only seem to grow. In 2001 it was retasked and renamed the Joint 0perations Number Four (the JO4) and the characteristic optical instruments globe tipped airframe has been in service ever since. The JO4 can be launched via air drop, or assisted ground launch. Normal launch platforms consist of the  ZMAF Dawnhammer Stratigic bomber, the Parashock Skyrunner transport Rotodyne or via a truck carried rail and rocket pod combination. An over turret launch rail kit for the ZMDF's ubiquitous Sabre AFV has also been tested.         
  
 
'''Spefications'''
 
'''Spefications'''
  
 
Wing Span : 23.4 Metres  
 
Wing Span : 23.4 Metres  
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Stamina: 38 days
 
Stamina: 38 days
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Payload:80 Pounds  
 
Payload:80 Pounds  
  
[[Category:Zepplin Manufacturers Industries]][[Category:Zepplin Manufacturers Hardware]]
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[[Category:Zepplin Manufacturers Industries]]
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Latest revision as of 09:38, 25 August 2005

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JO4 Observation Drone

The Joint Operations Number Four Drone is an unarmed solar powered high altitude,high stamina observation drone Unmanned aerial vehicle in the service of the Zepplin Manufacturers Defence Forces.

The J04 was for the first two years of its existence the ZMAF TR32 developed for the ZMAF applied recognisance program. It was found to be a highly successful and adaptable design and with constant increases in power storage capacity and solar panel efficiency its stamina could only seem to grow. In 2001 it was retasked and renamed the Joint 0perations Number Four (the JO4) and the characteristic optical instruments globe tipped airframe has been in service ever since. The JO4 can be launched via air drop, or assisted ground launch. Normal launch platforms consist of the ZMAF Dawnhammer Stratigic bomber, the Parashock Skyrunner transport Rotodyne or via a truck carried rail and rocket pod combination. An over turret launch rail kit for the ZMDF's ubiquitous Sabre AFV has also been tested.

Spefications

Wing Span : 23.4 Metres

Stamina: 38 days

Payload:80 Pounds