Block 30M RQ-4B Global Hawk
Block 30M RQ-4B Global Hawk
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Basic Information
Name
Block 30M RQ-4B Global Hawk
Designation
Block 30M RQ-4B Global Hawk
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The US Air Force (USAF) Block 30M RQ-4B Global Hawk is an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with additional Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) capabilities. The aircraft is equipped with an Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS) and an Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload (ASIP). The USAF awarded a $355 million contract to Northrop Grumman for an initial three Block 30M aircraft in August 2014 with deliveries due to complete in 2017. An enhanced version of the AN/ASQ-230 and MS-177 sensors were integrated into the platform in September 2020.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Northrop Grumman
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2017
Total Production
3
Unitary Cost
USD $118 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
1
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
ESM & Warning Systems: AN/ASQ-230 ASIP (1)
Item 2
Jamming Systems: AN/ALR-89 (1)
Item 3
Mapping Systems: EISS (1)
Item 4
Optronic Systems: MS-177 (1)
Item 5
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 (1)
United States
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