RQ-1 Predator MAE UAV
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| Runway (ISA) | Improved, 3000 ft x 100 ft |
| RATO | No |
| Dimensions | length: 27 ft wingspan: 48.7 ft height: 6.9 ft weight: 1,130 lbs (empty) |
| A/Vs in Baseline | 4 |
| Data Link | Frequency: C-band Line of Sight: yes Satellite: yes (UHF and Ku) GPS: yes |
| Range | Line of Sight on GCS Unlimited via satellite |
| Power Plant | Rotax 912 pusher |
| Fuel | Type: 110 LL avgas capacity: 110 liters |
| Endurance | 24 hours on station at 500NM 40 hours |
| Payloads | electro-optical IR (day-night) SAR(all weather) modular |
| Operational Altitudes (ISA) | Up to 26,000 ft MSL |
| Speeds | Stall: 54 kts Cruise: 70-90 kts Dash: 120 kts |
| Max Gross Take-off Weight | 2250 lbs |
| Weather limits | T/O cross winds: 15 kts T/O head winds: 30 kts rain: No Visible moisture: limited Icing: No Turbulence: Light |
| Automatic Return Home on Data Link Loss | Yes |
| Emergency Recovery | Parachute |
| Relay Flight Capability | In development |
| Multiple AV Control | Yes |
| Multiple AV Control | Yes, autonomous flight |
| Control Transfer to Another Shelter | Yes |
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