Template:Did you know nominations/Republic SD-3 Snooper

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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 21:34, 15 January 2018 (UTC)

Republic SD-3 Snooper edit

SD-3 Snooper on launcher
SD-3 Snooper on launcher
  • ... that the Republic SD-3 Snooper (pictured) reconnaissance drone used airbags to cushion its landings?
    Source: "The drone, also referred to as the Snooper, has proven successful...shock-absorbing inflatable bags ensure soft landings" [1]
    • ALT1:... that the Republic SD-3 Snooper (pictured) reconnaissance drone was also known as the "Sky Spy"?
      Source: "The fifth Army UAV project at this time was the Republic SD-3 Sky Spy" [2]

Created by The Bushranger (talk). Self-nominated at 00:12, 11 December 2017 (UTC).

  • New enough (created within last day or so), long enough (prose portion >1800 characters), neutral and well-cited. Random checks of phrases in the entry turn up no suspected copyvio issues. Hook is short enough, interesting, cited and neutral. AGF on offline source for hook; the Parsch source also mentions inflatable bags, though the offline Ordway ref would probably be more reliable. QPQ done. Image is PD (Army), used in entry, and should be fine at DYK size. ALT1 is also fine, but I personally prefer the original hook. Good work - good to go! EricEnfermero (Talk) 04:30, 11 December 2017 (UTC)