How much does an MQ 1C cost?
How much does an MQ 1C cost?
General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle
| MQ-1C Gray Eagle | |
|---|---|
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | United States Army |
| Produced | c. 2004 – present |
| Number built | 75 as of Oct. 2013 152 planned + 31 ground systems |
Who makes the Gray Eagle?
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle/Manufacturers
How high do Reaper drones fly?
50,000 ft
The Reaper has a range of 1,000 nmi (1,150 mi; 1,850 km) and an operational altitude of 50,000 ft (15,000 m), which makes it especially useful for long-term loitering operations, both for surveillance and support of ground troops.
How far away can I control a drone?
But the physical limits of your drone’s range must give way to the legal requirement to keep your drone in sight at all times during flight. While a toy drone might have a range of about 20 to 100 yards, a high-end consumer drone can have a range of about 2.5 to 4.5 miles (4 – 8km).
What is General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle is proposed upgrade to the existing, and proven, MQ-1 Predator UAV drone line. Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 07/01/2020 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.
What does MQ-1C stand for?
The remotely-piloted General Atomics MQ-1C “Sky Warrior” / “Gray Eagle” is part of the ever-growing breed of armed UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems that are being fielded by the United States Army.
When did the MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER go into service?
The maiden flight of the production variant of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER was carried out on 29 October 2016. Although the ER version will become the baseline configuration for the type, the upgrade is not yet available as a retrofit for in-service Gray Eagles.
How good is the MQ-1C at reconnaissance?
As with most UAV platforms, the MQ-1C is equally adept at basic reconnaissance sorties, proving to be that all-vital “eye-in-the-sky” that the enemy lacks. In addition to its self-designation-and-attack reach, the MQ-1C has also been tested in the lazing of targets for other aircraft, acting in conjunction to produce a lethal “hunter-killer” team.
