MQ-9B SkyGuardian
MQ-9B SkyGuardian
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
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Basic Information
Name
MQ-9B SkyGuardian
Designation
MQ-9B SkyGuardian
Alternate Designation
MQ-9B Sea Guardian, MQ-9B SeaGuardian
Equipment Type
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Manufacturer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Date of Introduction
2018
Description
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is a new version of Predator B replacing the weapon systems by radar and electro-optical equipment to conduct Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The MQ-9B SeaGuardian is intended to conduct maritime search and surveillance operations. These unmanned aircraft are able to fly 35 hours non-stop at airspeeds of 210 knots reaching an altitude of 40,000-ft. The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B took to the skies for the first time in November 2016.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
388.9 km/h
Service Ceiling
12192 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Status
Active
Also Known As
MQ-9B Sea Guardian, MQ-9B SeaGuardian
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2018
First Flight
November 2016
Total Production
74
Unitary Cost
USD $60 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
1
Performance — Ceiling
40,000 foot
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
210 knot
Time — Flight Endurance
35 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
ESM & Warning Systems: SAGE 750 (1)
Item 2
Mapping Systems: AN/APY-8 (1)
Item 3
Optronic Systems: AN/DAS-4 (1)
Item 4
Optronic Systems: ATTS (1)
Item 5
Radar Systems: Seaspray 7500E (1)
Variants
Variant 1
RQ-1B Predator
Variant 2
Altair
Variant 3
MQ-1 Predator
Variant 4
Mariner
Variant 5
MQ-9A Reaper
Variant 6
MQ-1B Predator Block X
Variant 7
Predator C Avenger
Variant 8
Sea Avenger
Variant 9
Reaper ER
Variant 10
MQ-9B SkyGuardian
Variant 11
Avenger ER
Variant 12
Protector RG Mk1
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000517
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (10)
United States
Germany
Japan
Poland
India
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Taiwan
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