Originally Posted by
webecheck
I don't think so. From the site you referenced: "..The Army intends to procure 11 Warrior systems, each of these units has 12 UAVs and 5 ground control stations. With an expected total program cost of $1 billion,
the aircraft is expected to become operational in 2009."
Given the cost of the program and the increased capabilities, any bets on whether the Army uses qualified rotary or fixed-wing pilots vs. regular ground troops?