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MQ-9 Reaper (Combat Entry)
General Atomics · USA
2007 was the year the Reaper moved from testing to the front lines. With a payload capacity of 3,750 lbs, it could stay over a target for 14 hours while fully armed, providing a level of persistent close air support that manned jets couldn't match.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 482 km/h |
| Range | 1,852 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop |
Armament & Payload
4x AGM-114 Hellfire; 2x GBU-12 Paveway II.