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US modernizes Reaper drones

  • May 12, 2022
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In the United States, he presented a plan to modernize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) MQ-9B Reaper. General Atomics has offered a version of the MQ-9B STOL drone (short

In the United States, he presented a plan to modernize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) MQ-9B Reaper. General Atomics has offered a version of the MQ-9B STOL drone (short takeoff and landing) for use on landing craft. This was reported by The Drive.

General Atomics has introduced an upgrade kit for the base version of the MQ-9. The upgraded short-haul take-off and landing aircraft can be part of the wing of large landing craft and aircraft carriers.

The UAV upgrade kit includes a folding wing and a new tail tail. New components can be installed in a day.

The MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance aircraft made its maiden flight in 2001. The UAV received a radar station with a synthesized aperture, an aiming station and six gun suspension points. The MQ-9 can carry air-to-ground bombs and missiles.

Source: Port Altele

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