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MQ-9 Reaper / Predator B

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · Unmanned combat aerial vehicle · United States · Modern (1992–2009)

MQ-9 Reaper / Predator B — Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
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The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) primarily for the United States Air Force (USAF). The MQ-9 and other UAVs are referred to as Remotely Piloted Vehicles/Aircraft (RPV/RPA) by the USAF to indicate ground control by humans.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Operator
United States Air Force; {{plainlist|; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Italian Air Force; Royal Air Force
Primary Role
Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
Status
Active
Service Entry
2007
Produced
575
Engine
turboprop
Thrust / Power
671 kW
Length (ft)
36
Wingspan (ft)
66
Empty Weight (lb)
4901
MTOW (lb)
10494
Endurance (hr)
27 hr
Service Ceiling (ft)
50000
Range (mi)
1151
Max Speed (mph)
300