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Predator XP

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · USA

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.

CountryUSA
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeMALE ISR UAV (export, unarmed)
RoleISR (unarmed export RPA)
ClassMALE (large)
ClassificationMALE ISR UAV
MissionISR, surveillance, maritime patrol, coastal surveillance
DatalinkLOS and BLOS (SATCOM) data links
VariantsDerived from MQ-1 Predator family
MTOW (kg)1157
OperatorsExport to allied nations (Middle East, North Africa, South America)
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)8
PropulsionRotax piston engine, single pusher propeller
Wingspan (m)17
Combat-provenNo
Export statusUS-government licensed export (unarmed)
Launch methodrunway (automatic takeoff)
Autonomy levelAutomatic takeoff/landing, remote-piloted
Endurance (min)2100
Recovery methodrunway (automatic landing)
Year introduced2014
Max payload (kg)147
Standard sensorsEO/IR camera, Lynx multi-mode SAR/GMTI radar
Production statusIn production (export)
Service ceiling (m)7620
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.ga-asi.com/remotely-piloted-aircraft/predator-xp