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The Global Hawk starts its medium-speed (50-kt.) taxi tests this week at Edwards AFB, Calif. The long-endurance UAV completed low-speed tests with 9,000 lb. of fuel in its wings--about 65% of its maximum. Accuracy in going from waypoint to waypoint--generally within 1-2 ft.--``was as good as you can...

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