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RQ-4B Global Hawk (Block 20 First Flight)
Northrop Grumman · USA
The Block 20 featured a larger wingspan and a 50% increase in payload capacity over the "A" model. It introduced the Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS), allowing it to provide even higher-fidelity imagery and signals intelligence from 60,000 feet.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 629 km/h |
| Range | 22,780 km |
| Ceiling | 18,300 m |
| Engines | 1x Rolls-Royce F137-RR-100 turbofan |
Armament & Payload
None.