MQ-9B SkyGuardian
Type: Combat UAV (UCAV)
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| radar | Lynx SAR radar |
|---|---|
| ceiling | 13,700 m |
| payload | 2,177 kg |
| sensors | MTS-B EO/IR |
| airspace | STANAG 4671 certified (civil airspace compatible) |
| armament | Hellfire, GBU-12/38, JDAM |
| endurance | 40+ hours |
| max_speed | 388 km/h |
Operators
- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada
- Canada (RCAF)
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- United States
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