RQ-1 Predator


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The first successful advanced concept technology demonstration for persistent intelligence
The Predator was reported to have had a 100% hit rate by Hellfire ASMs on several attacks in Afghanistan

RQ-1 Predator Specifications
Primary Function:Airborne surveillance reconnaissance and target acquisition
Contractor:General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated
Crew:None
Unit Cost:$40 million (1997 dollars)
Powerplant
Rotax 914 four cylinder engine producing 101 horsepower
Dimensions
Length:27 feet (8.22 meters)
Wingspan:48.7 feet (14.8 meters)
Height:6.9 feet (2.1 meters)
Weights
Empty:1,130 pounds ( 512 kilograms)
Maximum Takeoff:2,250 pounds (1,020 kilograms)
Performance
Speed:135 mph
Ceiling:25,000 feet (7,620 meters)
Range:400 nautical miles (454 miles)
Armament
Hellfire missiles (MQ-1B)
over 2,000 lb of weapons (MQ-9B), including AGM-114 Hellfire II ASMs and possibly later the FIM-92 Stinger AAMs, GBU-38 500 lb JDAMs, 500 lb GBU-12 LGBs, AGM-65 Maverick ASMs, AIM-9 Sidewinder AAMs and AIM-120 AMRAAMs

RQ-1 Predator Achievements
The first successful advanced concept technology demonstration for persistent intelligence
The Predator was reported to have had a 100% hit rate by Hellfire ASMs on several attacks in Afghanistan

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