RQ-4 Global Hawk
Type: High-Altitude Surveillance UAV
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
First Deployed: 2001
Overview
Highest-flying operational unmanned aircraft providing broad-area surveillance at altitudes above 18,000 meters for over 30 hours. Carries synthetic aperture radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, and SIGINT payloads. Global deployment for strategic reconnaissance missions.
Technical Specifications
| ceiling | 18,300 m |
|---|---|
| sensors | EISS (EO/IR), ASIP (SAR/MTI), SIGINT |
| wingspan | 39.9 m |
| endurance | 32+ hours |
| cruise_speed | 575 km/h |
Operators
- United States
- Japan
- South Korea
- NATO
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