MQ-9A Reaper Factsheet
Overview
The MQ-9A Reaper is a remotely piloted aircraft developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems,
designed for long-endurance, high-altitude surveillance and strike missions.
Performance
- Max Speed: 240 KTAS
- Endurance: Up to 27 hours
- Range: Over 1,000 nautical miles
- Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft
Dimensions
- Wingspan: 66 ft (20.1 m)
- Length: 36 ft (11 m)
- Height: 12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Payload
- Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 10,500 lbs (4,760 kg)
- Payload Capacity: 3,850 lbs (1,746 kg)
- Armament: Various precision munitions including AGM-114 Hellfire
Systems
- Radar: Lynx® Multi-mode Radar
- EO/IR: MTS-B sensor suite
- Communication: Line-of-sight and satellite data link