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MQ-1L Predator (Armed)
General Atomics · USA
In 2001, the Predator was modified into the "L" model, capable of carrying two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. Its combat debut in Afghanistan proved that a single platform could both find a target and destroy it, eliminating the "sensor-to-shooter" delay.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 217 km/h |
| Range | 1,100 km |
| Ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 914F four-cylinder engine |
Armament & Payload
2x AGM-114 Hellfire missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
F-35 Lightning II (Program Launch) →
Other
MQ-1L Predator (Armed)
General Atomics · USA
In 2001, the Predator was modified into the "L" model, capable of carrying two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. Its combat debut in Afghanistan proved that a single platform could both find a target and destroy it, eliminating the "sensor-to-shooter" delay.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 217 km/h |
| Range | 1,100 km |
| Ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 914F four-cylinder engine |
Armament & Payload
2x AGM-114 Hellfire missiles.