An mq1 predator, armed with agm114 hellfire missiles, piloted by lt. A new version of the predator was announced in 2000, the predatorb which was first acquired by nasa for research purposes. See more ideas about general atomics, predator and fighter jets. The mq1 predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle uav system used by the united states since 1995. The general atomics mq1 predator unmanned aerial vehicle has found success as an unarmed reconnaissance platform and as a missilearmed hunter. Air force proposed the mq9 reaper system in response to the department of defense directive to support initiatives of overseas contingency operations. Predator software is an industry leader in industry 4. Usaf officially retires mq1 predator while mq9 reaper. Mq1 predator unmanned combat aerial vehicle military. The predator unmanned aerial vehicle uav is equipped with reconnaissance equipment and weapons to provide persistent intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance isr capability. Given its significant loiter time, widerange sensors, multimode communications suite, and precision weapons. Rq1 predatormq 9 reaper unmanned aerial vehicles june 2019 program briefing the rq1a predator was the us air forces first medium endurance uav.
The predator mission aircrew training system pmats. It was developed by general atomics aeronautical systems gaasi for the united states army as an upgrade of the general atomics mq1 predator. Mq1 predator part name assigned by controlling agency. By traditional military standards, the mq1 predator isnt much of a plane. The grabcad library offers millions of free cad designs, cad files, and 3d models.
A contract was awarded to general atomics aeronautical systems in january 1994 to execute the tier ii, mediumaltitude endurance predator programme. The mq1 predator is a drone that changed the world. The general atomics mq1 predator is an american remotely piloted aircraft rpa built by. Predator rq1 mq1 mq9 reaper uav airforce technology. The mq1 predator is a mediumaltitude, longendurance unmanned aircraft system. Spy in the sky how the predator uav works howstuffworks. Operating by remote control, the predator can cover a section of territory with excellent loitering endurance and not expose friendly aircrew to enemy fire or capture.
The m is the dod designation for multirole, and q means remotely piloted aircraft system. The predator, a drone that transformed military combat national. The fully operational system consists of four air vehicles with sensors, a ground control station and a predator primary satellite link communication suite. The mq9 is a larger, heavier, and more capable aircraft than the earlier general atomics mq1 predator. In its hunterkiller version for the air force, it is designated as the mq9a reaper. By forecast international the following is a snapshot of the mq1b, mq1c and mq9 programs. Air force and royal air force customers, the turboproppowered, multimission predator b remotely piloted aircraft. Initially conceived in the early 1990s for aerial reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the predator carries cameras and other sensors. Its a battle hardened unmanned aerial combat vehicle uacv which has proven its mettle in combat.
The aircraft, in use since 1995, has seen combat over afghanistan, pakistan, bosnia, serbia, iraq, and yemen. The predator mission aircrew training system pmats is a highly sophisticated flight simulator that accurately reproduces mq1 predator and predator bmq9 reaper pilot and sensor operator aircrew stations, allowing students to master the art of flying and operating these two gaasi remotely piloted aircraft rpa using actual flight hardware. The reaper has a 950shafthorsepower 712 kw turboprop engine compared to the predators 115 hp 86 kw piston engine. Due to the increase in demand, and introduction of more capable platforms carrying multiple. The mq1 predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle for reconnaissance role. An mq1 predator unmanned aerial vehicle and f16 fighting falcon return from an operation iraqi freedom combat mission. Aircraft platforms for nearly two decades, gaasis innovative hightech solutions have spawned an evergrowing line of versatile, reliable, costeffective, and combatproven aircraft. Defense department signature for an aircraft designated for reconnaissance. While officially an air force program, it is the cia that has been conducting the drone flights over pakistan.
Sofware manager for predator software development and field support. The mq1 predator is a remotely piloted aircraft flown by aircrew assigned to the 432nd wing432nd air expeditionary wing at creech air force base and units around the world. The general atomics mq1 predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle uav which the united states air force describes as a male mediumaltitude, longendurance uav system. Scott miller on a combat mission over southern afghanistan. The contract is scheduled to be com pleted by 9302012. This principle was at the heart of the development of the rq1 and mq1 predator unmanned. The rq1 is the reconnaissance version of the predator uav. The contract is scheduled to be com pleted by 9 302012. Since 1994, predator software focuses on automating manufacturers worldwide with innovative and awardwinning software applications. Initially conceived in the early 1990s for reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the predator carries cameras and other sensors but has been modified and upgraded to carry and fire two agm114. The cebos mq1 work manager project manager software system is the electronic workstation that manages the organizations daily tasks. Aircraft platforms general atomics aeronautical systems inc.
Mq1, armed with agm114 hellfire missiles, is the multirole version which is used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction. Armed with agm114 hellfire missiles, mq1 is the multirole version used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction. Predator uav is controlled miles away from dangerous combat. Join the grabcad community today to gain access and download. Military commanders use tactics and strategy in combat to inflict as much damage on the enemy while trying to risk as few personnel and resources as possible. The predator is part of a remotely piloted aircraft system. The reaper has come for the usafs longserving mq1 predator drone. Fast forward six months later and the armed predator, eventually dubbed the mq1, fired its first missile in combat during the opening night of the operation enduring freedom. It can serve in a reconnaissance role and fire two agm114 hellfire missiles.
A look at the history and impact of the predator uav on military aerial combat. Since 2008 the us air force has more than tripled the number of its activeduty pilots flying remotely piloted aircraft including general atomics mq1 predator, mq9 reaper and northrop grumman rq4 global hawk, as well as a number of operational types that are still secretive black programs. Mq1 preadator software manager general atomics june 2000 present 19 years 5 months. The contract provides a high level of mq1, mq9, and rq4 organizationallevel maintenance and qualified launch and recovery element pilot and sensor operator aircrew support for mq1 predator and mq9 reaper remotely piloted aircraft weapons systems to sustain the combat and training capability at tasked locations worldwide. The mq1s capabilities make it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of combatant commander objectives. A high end aircraft which is controlled by the crew on the ground is capable of dropping bombs, making aerial survey and. The mq9 reaper and the mq1 predator, during a series of touch and go exercises in nevada, fort drum, new york new york air national guard video by master sgt. The mq1 predator was developed as an advanced concept technology demonstration actd program and has participated in various training exercises, deployments and other operational deployments. Solidworks, step iges, other, stl, autodesk revit, rendering categories.
Mq1 predator mq9 reaper uav operations 2011 youtube. The air force had been acquiring the mq9a alongside the mq1a pred. Usaf officially retires mq1 predator while mq9 reaper set to gain airtoair missiles the reaper is set to gain new capabilities just as its iconic progenitor is pulled from service, but arming. Predator mission aircrew training system general atomics. The q1 predator became a historychanging deadly missile. The general atomics mq 1 predator is an american remotely piloted aircraft rpa built by general atomics that was used primarily by the united states air force usaf and central intelligence agency cia. The predator stemmed from the cias earlier tier 1 medium endurance unmanned aerial vehicle maeuav that was deployed for surveillance missions over the former yugoslavia in 199394. The general atomics mq1 predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle uav built by general atomics and used primarily by the united states air force usaf and central intelligence agency cia.
Predator software dnc, mdc, oee, pdm, rcm, virtual cnc. This uav is the combination of the mq1 predator and the mq9 reaper. The general atomics mq1c gray eagle previously the warrior. Eric millerreleased subscribe now subscribe to our facebook page. It is larger and more powerful than the mq1 predator and is designed to go after time. Unlike many other uavs, predator has target engagement capability onboard, employing hellfire missiles. The rq1 predator uav is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. It can serve in a pure reconnaissance role, or it can also be weaponized and can carry and use two agm114 hellfire missiles. Jerry casebolt mq1 preadator software manager general. The mq1 predator is a remotely piloted aircraft flown by aircrew assigned to the 432nd wing432nd air expeditionary wing at creech and units around the world. The only approved system that covers all usaf predator and reaper training. Rq1 predator is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Usaf officially retires mq1 predator while mq9 reaper set to.
It is larger and more powerful than the mq1 predator, and is designed to execute timesensitive targets with persistence and precision, and destroy or disable those targets. The general atomics mq1 predator has been killing terrorists, and some civilians, in the lawless regions of pakistan since 2004. Air force life cycle management center, robins air force base, ga. The predator system first flew in 1994 and entered production in august 1997. The rq1 predator is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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