MQ-9A "Reaper" American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
MQ-9A
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
MQ-9A "Reaper" American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
MQ-9A
Alternate Designation
MQ-9A; Reaper; Predator B
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
General Atomics
Date of Introduction
2001
Description
The MQ-9A "Reaper" American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was developed with GA-ASI funding and first flown in 2001. MQ-9A "Reaper" is a highly sophisticated development built on the experience gained with the company's battle-proven Predator RPA and is a major evolutionary leap forward in overall performance and reliability. MQ-9A was designated "Reaper" by the U.S. and Royal Air Force, but has become the widely used name for any Predator B equipped with weapons.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Turboprop (11 hp)
Max Speed
482.0 km/h
Range
1900.0 km
Endurance
27.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
15420 m
Wingspan
20.00 m
System
Alternate Designation
MQ-9A; Reaper; Predator B
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Crew
0 onboard, 2 in ground station
Internal Payload Capacity
386 kg
External Payload Capacity
1,361 kg
Hardpoints
6 ea
Payloads
MTS-B EO/IR;
Lynx Multi-mode Radar;
Multi-mode maritime radar;
Automated Identification System (AIS);
SIGINT/ESM system;
Communications relay
Features
Triple-redundant flight control system;
Redundant flight control surfaces;
Remotely piloted or fully autonomous;
MIL-STD-1760 stores management system;
7 external stations for carriage of payloads;
C-Band line-of-sight data link control;
Ku-Band beyond line-of-sight(BLOS)/SATCOM data link control;
Over 90% system operational availability;
C-130 transportable (or self-deploys)
Dimensions
Length
11.0 m
Wingspan
20.0 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight
4,763 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Honeywell TPE331-10
Engine Type
Turboprop
Engine Power
11.0 kW/45.0 kVA
Fuel Capacity
1,769 kg
Maximum Speed
482 km/h
Maximum Range
1,900 km
Service Ceiling
15,420 m
Operational Altitude
7.5 km
Endurance
27 hours
Image Sources
Notes
https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2024/mq-9-reaper-enhanced-for-better-cybersecurity-and-anti-aircraft-defense-2; https://www.wionews.com/world/american-firm-offers-two-advanced-drones-to-ukraine-for-just-a-dollar-558181; https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2020/12/11/new-project-will-give-us-mq-9-reaper-drones-artificial-intelligence/?sh=3292264d7a8e;
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11 m
Width
20 m
Height
—
Weight
4763 kg
Operators (8)
United States
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Poland
India
Spain
Netherlands
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