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Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout

Digital Age (2010–present)

Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout — Fixed Wing
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The Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Armed Forces. The Fire Scout is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, aerial fire support and precision targeting support for ground, air and sea forces. The initial RQ-8A version was based on the Schweizer 330, while the enhanced MQ-8B was derived from the Schweizer 333. The larger MQ-8C Fire Scout variant is based on the Bell 407.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Engine
Rolls-Royce 250
Thrust / Power
420 hp (313 kW)
Length (ft)
23.95
Wingspan (ft)
27.5
Empty Weight (lb)
2073
MTOW (lb)
3150
Endurance (hr)
8 hours (typical), 5
Service Ceiling (ft)
20000
Max Speed (mph)
132