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General Atomics MQ-1 'Predator'

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The General Atomics MQ-1 'Predator'

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Nation:
United States

Role:
Unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UAV-UCAV)

Manufacture:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

First Flight:
3 July 1994

Introduction:
July 1995

Action Groups:
7 - Navigational Lights
8 - Taxing Lights

The General Atomics MQ-1 'Predator' was one of the first UAVs used by the U.S. in a combat role.

It's built in a simple yet detailed way to match the default art of simpleplanes.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 46.6ft (14.2m)
  • Length 32.0ft (9.8m)
  • Height 8.2ft (2.5m)
  • Empty Weight 5,480lbs (2,485kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,033lbs (2,736kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.165
  • Wing Loading 32.4lbs/ft2 (158.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 186.0ft2 (17.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1997

Parts

  • Number of Parts 58
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 309