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AF Nikkor 50mm 1.8D + MD/MC Minolta to Nikon adapter with: Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 (end to end)
Predator-class fighters were produced by Sienar Fleet Systems and used by the Fel Empire during the Sith-Imperial War and Second Imperial Civil War.
This class of a fighter is considered a successor to the famous TIE/IN interceptor. Equipped with hyperdrive and a deflector shield, TIE Predator is a marvel of engineering in a galaxy far far away.
Medium altitude, long endurance, unmanned aircraft.
Thunder Over Solano
Travis Air Force Base Air Expo
I know...sort of gruesome, but nature is like that sometimes. ...flickriver; www.flickriver.com/photos/45014657@N04/
Hill Aerospace Museum
History of the MQ-1B "Predator"
The MQ-1 "Predator" is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial system (UAS) that was employed primarily to collect intelligence and secondarily to engage enemy targets. Beginning its service with the Army in 1995 and later used by the U.S. Air Force, the MQ-1 was deployed in every major U.S. conflict during this period until its retirement in 2018. The MQ-1's capabilities made it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations.
The Predator was part of a remotely piloted aircraft system. A fully operational system consisted of four aircraft, ground control station, Predator Primary Satellite Link, and spare equipment, along with operations and maintenance crews for deployed 24-hour missions. A Predator crew consisted of a pilot to control the aircraft and command the mission, an aircrew member to operate sensors and weapons, and a mission coordinator, when required.
The Predator and Hill Air Force Base
In 2004, the U.S. Air Force used the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) to assess the Predator's ability to strike a moving target with munitions. Crew members guided the drone remotely from Indian Springs, Nevada, and struck two moving tanks with Hellfire missiles. Because of this testing, the Predator was later used in combat to engage enemy targets. The Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill also provided software development and sustainment in support of the MQ-1 when in active service. Extensive UAS activities continue today on the UTTR with several different services and platforms.
The MQ-18 on display first flew on 31 January 2005, and was later assigned to Indian Springs Auxiliary Field, Nevada. During its service life, this Predator took part in combat sorties in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. After flying 28,069 hours and over 1,600 combat sorties, it retired from service in 2017 and was delivered to the Hill Aerospace Museum for display in 2020.
Specifications
S/N 03-33116
Manufacturer: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Service: 1995-2018
Crew: Two (Pilot and Sensor Operator)
Engine: One Rotax 9145 4-cylinder engine (115 horsepower)
Wingspan: 55 ft
Length: 27 ft
Height: 7 ft
Weight: 1,130 pounds (empty), 2,250 pounds (full)
Speed: Cruise speed around 84 mph (70 knots), up to 135 mph
Service Ceiling: 25.000 feet
Armament: Two AGM-114 "Hellfire" missiles
A truly Magnificent Eagle with looks that match it's Power
Thanks to Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Rescue,Conservation& Educational Facility
Had a great day Highly Recommended
Here are the Predator busts without the masks (for the left two) Predator in the middle, Predator 2 on the the right, and AVP on the left... The Predator 2 bust didn't come with a mask because his mandibles are open....
Mother tiger. She kept a good eye on her offsprings (There was two, I just didn't manage to capture both in one shot).
Predator-class fighters were produced by Sienar Fleet Systems and used by the Fel Empire during the Sith-Imperial War and Second Imperial Civil War.
This class of a fighter is considered a successor to the famous TIE/IN interceptor. Equipped with hyperdrive and a deflector shield, TIE Predator is a marvel of engineering in a galaxy far far away.
I went to the Hort Park yesterday, hoping to shoot butterflies, but was told that the butterfly garden is only open on the last Saturday of every month :( So this was the only bug shot I have to show...
But I bought the 7D later in the day!
I was on the standby list for the next shipment of the camera(the first batch was of course sold out), but was told that a customer cancelled his order for a body as he bought the body plus kit lens package :D
Stoic
Took this using 2 small red LEDs. Didn't set up any actual lighting, diffusers, etc. Just some natural room lighting and LEDs for spots. Had the figure and the backdrop in my lightbox.
I am going to be doing figs for the latest movie from the predator saga Predators.This is Royce with my try at making an AA-12.
Credits to Kenny for the AA-12 idea.