General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger
The General Atomics Avenger (was Predator C) is a developmental unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the United States military. Unlike the previous MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) drones, the Avenger will be powered by a jet engine, and have some stealth features.[1] Because it has been an internal development effort, little is known about the aircraft. Its first flight occurred in April 2009.[2]
The Predator C Avenger will support the same weapons as the MQ-9, and carry the Lynx Synthetic Aperture Radar and an electro-optical/infrared sensor.[3]
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- Engine: PW545B, 4500 lbs thrust
- Length: 41 ft
- Wingspan: 66 ft (20.12 m)
- Payload: 3,000 lbs (1,360.78 kg)
- Airspeed: 400+ knots
- Ceiling: 60,000 ft (18,288 m)
- Endurance: 20 hrs
See also
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References
- ^ New Predator C Hints At Stealth, Weaponry
- ^ Fulghum, David A. (April 17, 2009). "Predator C Avenger Makes First Flights". Aviation Week. Retrieved April 18, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "GA-ASI Successfully Executes First Flight of Predator C Avenger". April 20, 2009. Retrieved April 22, 2009.
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