MQ-9
| Name | General Atomics MQ-9 |
|---|---|
| Image | .jpg) |
| Country of origin | USA (General Atomics) |
| Type | Fixed wing |
| Varients | MQ-9B Sky Guardian (Compliant with European flight regulations) MQ-9A Block 1 Reaper (Predator B) MQ-9B Block 5 MQ-9B Sea Guardian (Naval version) |
| Length | 11 m (MQ-9A) 11.7 m (MQ-9B) |
| Wingspan | 20 m (MQ-9A) 24 m (MQ-9B) |
| Wing area | Not known |
| Wing sweep | Not known |
| Aspect ratio | Not known |
| Tail height | Not known |
| Empty weight | Not known |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 4763 kg (MQ-9A) 5670 kg (MQ-9B) |
| Fuel capacity | 1769 kg (MQ-9A) 2721 kg (MQ-9B) |
| Payload | 386-1361 kg (MTS-B EO or IR/Lynx Multi-mode Radar/Multi-mode maritime radar/Automated Identification System (AIS)/SIGINT/ESM system/Communications relay) (MQ-9A) 363-2155 kg (Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)/Tactical and strategic SIGINT/Tactical data link (Link-16)/Airborne Early Warning (AEW)/Communications gateway or relay)(MQ-9B) |
| Cruising speed | Mach 0.25-0.3 (Speculated) |
| Max speed | Mach 0.36 (MQ-9A) Mach 0.31 (MQ-9B) |
| Endurance | 27-34 hours (MQ-9A) 30 hours (MQ-9B) |
| Engine | Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop engine (MQ-9A) Turboprop engine (MQ-9B) |
| Thrust | Not known |
| Maximum range | 9500 km (MQ-9B) |
| Maximum altitude | 15240 m (MQ-9A) 12200 m (MQ-9B) |
| Takeoff runway length | STOL(Value not known) |
| Description | The MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-9B are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. The MQ-9A Reaper is a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) drone primarily used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. It can also carry and deploy weapons such as Hellfire missiles and small-diameter bombs, enabling it to conduct strike missions.The MQ-9B is an upgraded version with enhanced capabilities, available in two primary variants: SkyGuardian, designed for land-based operations with improved sensors, increased payload capacity, and enhanced communication systems; and SeaGuardian, specifically designed for maritime operations, equipped with advanced sensors and communication systems for maritime surveillance, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare. The MQ-9 series of drones have proven to be highly effective in various military and civilian applications, including intelligence gathering, border patrol, disaster relief, and environmental monitoring. |
| Website | https://www.ga-asi.com/ |
Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available sources and should be considered for general knowledge purposes only.