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What is the MQ-9 Reaper used for?

What is the MQ-9 Reaper used for?

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An MQ-9 taxiing in Afghanistan, 2007

MQ-9 Reaper drone, a popular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) among the modern military and used by the United States military and other countries offers a reliable choice for today.

The MQ-9 Reaper drone is a development of the earlier MQ-1 Predator drone and was designed to be a versatile and highly capable platform for a variety of missions. First introduced in 2007 and has since been used extensively in a range of military operations, including reconnaissance, surveillance, and strike missions.

The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed drone with a range of sensors!

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Satellite antenna and sensors of an NOAA-NASA flight demonstrator, 2005

Moreover, including infrared cameras, radar, and laser targeting systems, allowing it to operate day or night in all weather conditions.

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The Sky Guardian at Laguna Army Airfield for testing and certification, including a 48.2-hour endurance record in addition first FAA certification of an unmanned aircraft to fly in civilian air space.
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Honeywell turboprop

Furthermore, capable of flying at high altitudes for up to 27 hours and has a range of up to 1,850 km (1,150 miles).

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MQ-1 UAV Flight Crew at Joint Base Balad (LSA Anaconda), Iraq, 7 August 2007

Moreover in terms of capabilities, the MQ-9 Reaper is able to carry a wide range of weapons, including laser-guided bombs, missiles, and rockets.

NASA’s Predator B, Altair variant
NASA’s Predator B, Ikhana variant

Also able to conduct electronic warfare and provide real-time situational awareness to ground troops.

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A MQ-9A Reaper in Afghanistan, 2007
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Reaper at a FARP (forward area refueling point) in December 2022
CBP’s Predator B
CBP’s Predator B, Guardian variant

In conclusion, the Reaper drone is a highly capable. In addition versatile platform. That lastly has become an important asset in modern military operations.

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MQ-9 Reaper taxiing

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