MQ-4C Triton
Type: Surveillance UAV
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
High-altitude long-endurance unmanned aircraft designed for persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Based on the RQ-4 Global Hawk platform with enhanced de-icing, reinforced structure for maritime operations, and 360-degree multi-function active sensor (MFAS) radar.
Technical Specifications
| ceiling | 16,800 m |
|---|---|
| sensors | AN/ZPY-3 MFAS 360° radar, EO/IR, ESM, AIS |
| coverage | 7+ million km² per mission |
| wingspan | 39.9 m |
| endurance | 24+ hours |
| unit_cost | ~$120M |
Operators
- Australia
- United States
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