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General Atomics Gnat

Reconnaissance · Cold War (1970–1991)

General Atomics Gnat — Reconnaissance
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The General Atomics Gnat is an aerial reconnaissance UAV developed in the United States in the late 1980s and manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI). As initially designed, it was a simplified version of the LSI Amber intended for foreign sales. The Gnat 750 made its first flight in 1989.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Engine
Rotax 912
Thrust / Power
85 hp
Length (ft)
16
Wingspan (ft)
35
Empty Weight (lb)
560
MTOW (lb)
1140
Endurance (hr)
48 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
25000
Max Speed (mph)
132