The export, unarmed variant of the General Atomics Predator MALE RPA, US-government licensed for broader allied markets. ~35 h endurance, 25,000 ft ceiling, EO/IR and Lynx SAR radar, automatic takeoff/landing, LOS and BLOS datalinks. All armament removed for export.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | MALE ISR UAV (export, unarmed) |
| Role | ISR (unarmed export RPA) |
| Class | MALE (large) |
| Classification | MALE ISR UAV |
| Mission | ISR, surveillance, maritime patrol, coastal surveillance |
| Datalink | LOS and BLOS (SATCOM) data links |
| Variants | Derived from MQ-1 Predator family |
| MTOW (kg) | 1157 |
| Operators | Export to allied nations (Middle East, North Africa, South America) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 8 |
| Propulsion | Rotax piston engine, single pusher propeller |
| Wingspan (m) | 17 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | US-government licensed export (unarmed) |
| Launch method | runway (automatic takeoff) |
| Autonomy level | Automatic takeoff/landing, remote-piloted |
| Endurance (min) | 2100 |
| Recovery method | runway (automatic landing) |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Max payload (kg) | 147 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR camera, Lynx multi-mode SAR/GMTI radar |
| Production status | In production (export) |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7620 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – BVLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Range / endurance | Long endurance (>24 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large, RF-emitting |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – Strike / Combat (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |