DRONE / DEFENSE LONG-ENDURANCE REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT
MQ-9A Reaper
MQ-9A is a remotely piloted, long-endurance aircraft used for ISR and strike missions. Operational details vary by operator and configuration.
MakerGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Introduced2007
StatusOperational
Field snapshot
| Manufacturer | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems |
|---|---|
| Category | defense long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft |
| Operating classification | Military |
| الدولة | United States |
| Introduced | 2007 |
| Program status | Operational |
Published specifications
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Capabilities and applications
long-endurance ISR
satellite communications
configurable mission payloads
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