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MQ-1 Predator (First Flight)
General Atomics · USA
Originally designed as a reconnaissance platform, the Predator could stay airborne for over 24 hours. Its 1994 debut marked a shift toward persistent surveillance, allowing commanders to watch a target in real-time from thousands of miles away via satellite link.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 217 km/h |
| Range | 1,100 km |
| Ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 914F four-cylinder engine |
Armament & Payload
None (Initially); later 2x AGM-114 Hellfire.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
XF-2 (Prototype) →
Other
MQ-1 Predator (First Flight)
General Atomics · USA
Originally designed as a reconnaissance platform, the Predator could stay airborne for over 24 hours. Its 1994 debut marked a shift toward persistent surveillance, allowing commanders to watch a target in real-time from thousands of miles away via satellite link.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 217 km/h |
| Range | 1,100 km |
| Ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 914F four-cylinder engine |
Armament & Payload
None (Initially); later 2x AGM-114 Hellfire.