The Global Hawk is the fastest UAV flying today
The Global Hawk made the first trans-pacific UAV flight
RQ-4 Global Hawk Specifications
Primary Function:High Altitude Endurance Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance System
Contractor:Northrop Grumman, Ryan Aeronautical Center
Crew:None
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
One Rolls Royce (Allison) AE3007H Engine at 7,150 lb thrust
Dimensions
Length:44.4 feet
Wingspan:116.2 feet
Height:15.2 feet
Weights
Empty:25,600 lb — estimated
Maximum Takeoff:N/A
Performance
Speed:454 mph
Ceiling:65,000 feet
Endurance:42 hours
Armament
N/A
RQ-4 Global Hawk Achievements
The Global Hawk is the fastest UAV flying today
The Global Hawk made the first trans-pacific UAV flight[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’RQ-4 Global Hawk’]