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MQ-9B SkyGuardian
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Latest generation of the Reaper family featuring increased endurance (40+ hours), all-weather capability, and compliance with NATO airworthiness standards for operation in civilian airspace. Armed variant carries Hellfire missiles, GBU-39 SDB, and JDAM munitions. SeaGuardian variant optimized for maritime patrol.
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MQ-9B SkyGuardian - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
VENTAJAS
- Extreme endurance (40+ hours) enables persistent ISR and strike
- Certified to fly in non-segregated airspace (civil airspace compatible)
- Maritime patrol capability (SeaGuardian variant)
- Lower operating cost than manned aircraft
DESVENTAJAS
- Slow (max ~388 km/h); highly vulnerable to air defenses
- Requires permissive or semi-permissive airspace
- Satellite link dependency creates latency and jamming vulnerability
- Not survivable in peer-conflict scenarios
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
RADARLynx SAR Radar
CEILING13,700 M
PAYLOAD2,177 Kg
SENSORSMTS-B EO/IR
AIRSPACESTANAG 4671 Certified (Civil Airspace Compatible)
ARMAMENTHellfire, GBU-12/38, JDAM
ENDURANCE40+ Hours
MAX SPEED388 Km/H
FAMILIA DE ARMAS2 VARIANTES
INTELIGENCIA RELACIONADA1 ARTÍCULOS
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