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MQ-9 Reaper (Official Name)
General Atomics · USA
2006 was the year the Predator B became the "Reaper." With a 950hp turboprop engine, it could carry sixteen times the payload of its predecessor. It introduced the ability to carry 500lb JDAMs and GBU-12 laser-guided bombs, making it a true persistent bomber.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 482 km/h |
| Range | 1,852 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop |
Armament & Payload
4x AGM-114 Hellfire; 2x GBU-12 Paveway II.