MQ-1 Predator Drone
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The General Atomics MQ-1 Predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) built by General Atomics and used primarily by the United States Air Force (USAF) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Initially conceived in the early 1990s for reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the Predator carries cameras and other sensors but has been modified and upgraded to carry and fire two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles or other munitions. The aircraft, in use since 1995, has seen combat over Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bosnia, Serbia, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Syria, and Somalia.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor UAV
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
- Length 21.3ft (6.5m)
- Height 7.4ft (2.2m)
- Empty Weight 1,840lbs (835kg)
- Loaded Weight 2,361lbs (1,070kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.427
- Wing Loading 23.6lbs/ft2 (115.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 100.1ft2 (9.3m2)
- Drag Points 956
Parts
- Number of Parts 24
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 188
