RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk
RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Basic Information
Name
RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk
Designation
RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk
Alternate Designation
RQ-4B Global Hawk
Equipment Type
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman, L-3 Communications, Raytheon
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
The US Air Force RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk, RQ-4C?, is a new configuration to be equipped with the Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS) payload replacing the ISS on the RQ-4A/B aircraft. The Block 30 aircraft also provides room for airborne signals intelligence capabilities. It is expected to conduct its first flight in 2009 with initial operational capability slated for August 2011. In January 2012 the Pentagon announced its intention to cancel the RQ-4 Block 30 program and release new plans to perform this mission with the U-2 aircraft.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Status
Active
Also Known As
RQ-4B Global Hawk
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Northrop Grumman*, L-3 Communications, Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
August 2011
First Flight
2009
Total Production
7
Unitary Cost
USD $101 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
1
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Jamming Systems: AN/ALR-89 (1)
Item 2
Mapping Systems: EISS (1)
Item 3
Turbofan Engines: AE 3007H (1)
Variants
Variant 1
RQ-4A Global Hawk
Variant 2
RQ-4B Global Hawk
Variant 3
RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk
Variant 4
Euro Hawk
Variant 5
RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk
Variant 6
Block 30M RQ-4B Global Hawk
Variant 7
MQ-4C Triton
Variant 8
Range Hawk
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000556
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (3)
United States
Japan
South Korea
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