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MQ-1 Predator (Balkans Deployment)
General Atomics · USA
During the Kosovo War, the Predator provided "unblinking eyes" for the first time. It was used to find Serbian tanks and direct manned aircraft to the target. It also tested a laser designator, which allowed it to "paint" targets for F-15E Strike Eagles.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 217 km/h |
| Range | 1,100 km |
| Ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 914F four-cylinder engine |
Armament & Payload
None (surveillance focus in '99).
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MH-60S Knighthawk →
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MQ-1 Predator (Balkans Deployment)
General Atomics · USA
During the Kosovo War, the Predator provided "unblinking eyes" for the first time. It was used to find Serbian tanks and direct manned aircraft to the target. It also tested a laser designator, which allowed it to "paint" targets for F-15E Strike Eagles.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 217 km/h |
| Range | 1,100 km |
| Ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 914F four-cylinder engine |
Armament & Payload
None (surveillance focus in '99).