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MQ-1B Predator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · USA

The General Atomics MQ-1 Predator (MQ-1B production version) is a MALE armed reconnaissance UAV armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. Widely used by USAF/CIA; retired from USAF in 2018.

CountryUSA
SubcategoryFixed-wing
Price~$4 million (unit)
SubtypeMALE armed reconnaissance UAV/UCAV
RoleArmed ISR / strike
ClassificationMALE UCAV
MissionISR, armed reconnaissance, strike
DatalinkKu-band SATCOM, C-band LOS
VariantsRQ-1; MQ-1B; MQ-1C (derivative)
MTOW (kg)1020
OperatorsUSAF; CIA; Italy; others
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)8.22
PropulsionRotax 914F turbocharged piston (115 hp)
Range (km)1100
Wingspan (m)14.8
Combat-provenYes
Export statusLimited export
Launch methodrunway takeoff
Autonomy levelRemotely piloted
Endurance (min)1440
Recovery methodrunway landing
Year introduced2002
Max payload (kg)204
Max speed (km/h)217
Standard sensorsEO/IR (MTS-A), SAR, laser designator
Production statusRetired from USAF (2018)
Notable engagementsFirst armed UAV strikes (Afghanistan 2001)
Service ceiling (m)7620
Conflicts deployed inAfghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan, Libya, Syria
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.ga-asi.com