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A [[U.S. Army]] | A [[U.S. Army]] signals intelligence aircraft, the '''RC-12 GUARDRAIL''' (RC-12K/N/P/Q) is unusual among manned [[C3I-ISR#C3I-ISR aircraft|ISR aircraft]] in that it has no onboard capability to analyze the data it collects. The aircraft fly in units of three to give multiple bearings on a target, but transmit all data, in near-real-time, to a ground station. | ||
It has been assigned to intelligence units at [[Corps]] level. Current versions include several systems: | It has been assigned to intelligence units at [[Corps]] level. Current versions include several systems: |
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A U.S. Army signals intelligence aircraft, the RC-12 GUARDRAIL (RC-12K/N/P/Q) is unusual among manned ISR aircraft in that it has no onboard capability to analyze the data it collects. The aircraft fly in units of three to give multiple bearings on a target, but transmit all data, in near-real-time, to a ground station. It has been assigned to intelligence units at Corps level. Current versions include several systems:
These systems are collectors for the Precision SIGINT Targeting System (PSTS). PSTS is a joint-service and defense-agency effort that uses both tactical and national systems to provide a near real-time, precision-targeting, sensor-to-shooter capability. [1] The RC-12, Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL), and EP-3 ARIES II aircraft are all obsolescent, and due to be replaced by a future Airborne Common Sensor. References
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