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RQ-170 Sentinel (Operational Role Expansion)
Lockheed Martin · USA
Following the 2011 loss in Iran, 2014 saw the RQ-170 move into more varied surveillance roles. Its tailless design and specialized sensors allow it to operate in contested airspaces that are too dangerous for traditional drones like the MQ-9 Reaper.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 900 km/h (estimated) |
| Range | Unclassified |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x General Electric TF34 or similar turbofan |
Armament & Payload
None.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
Y-20 Kunpeng (Developmental Progress) →
Other
RQ-170 Sentinel (Operational Role Expansion)
Lockheed Martin · USA
Following the 2011 loss in Iran, 2014 saw the RQ-170 move into more varied surveillance roles. Its tailless design and specialized sensors allow it to operate in contested airspaces that are too dangerous for traditional drones like the MQ-9 Reaper.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 900 km/h (estimated) |
| Range | Unclassified |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x General Electric TF34 or similar turbofan |
Armament & Payload
None.