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RPV

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\ ˌär-(ˌ)pē-ˈvē How to pronounce RPV (audio) \

Definition of RPV

: an unmanned aircraft flown by remote control and used especially for reconnaissance

First Known Use of RPV

1970, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for RPV

remotely piloted vehicle

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“RPV.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RPV. Accessed 15 December 2019.

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