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General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian

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The General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian is a remotely piloted aircraft built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems as the certifiable development of the MQ-9 Reaper, and it was first known as the Certifiable Predator B. It was designed to meet the NATO airworthiness standard STANAG 4671, with lightning protection, a detect and avoid system and a certifiable ground control station, so that it can share civil airspace with crewed aircraft. Its wingspan grows to 79 feet (24 m), enough fuel for more than 40 hours of flight, and nine hardpoints carry up to 2,155 kilograms of external payload. A Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop drives it. The maritime version is marketed as the SeaGuardian, and the Royal Air Force flies its own version as the Protector RG Mk1.

Facts
Engine Class
Turboprop 1
Status
In Production 1
Power (kW)
671 1
Top Speed (km/h)
390 1
Maximum Mass (kg)
5670 1
Engine
Honeywell TPE331-10 1
Comparison
Body Style
Aircraft (no road body style) 1
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Derived From

General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Vehicles
Source General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (Wikipedia)

Exemplifies

Aviation, Modes
Source General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (Wikipedia)

Of Make

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Networks and Operators
Source General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (Wikipedia)
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Manufactured By

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (Wikipedia)MQ-9B, SkyGuardian, maker
Quote, MQ-9B, SkyGuardian, maker
drove General Atomics to develop a version of the platform known by GA-ASI as MQ-9B SkyGuardian

Originated In

United States

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Source General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (Wikipedia)Protector, transatlantic flight
Quote, Protector, transatlantic flight
was flown from the United States to RAF Fairford in the UK for the first transatlantic flight of a MALE UAV
Sources
1. General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (Wikipedia)
  • MQ-9B, SkyGuardian, kind of aircraft
    a MALE RPAS capable of being certified for operation within civilian airspace
  • Operators, Canada, production
    In fall 2024, production began on the first two MQ-9Bs.
  • MQ-9B Skyguardian specifications, powerplant
    Powerplant: 1 × Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp (671 kW) with Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC)
  • MQ-9B Skyguardian specifications, engine class
    Powerplant: 1 × Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp (671 kW) with Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC)
  • MQ-9B Skyguardian specifications, power
    Powerplant: 1 × Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp (671 kW) with Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC)
  • MQ-9B Skyguardian specifications, maximum weight
    Max takeoff weight: 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
  • MQ-9B Skyguardian specifications, top speed
    Maximum speed: 240 mph (390 km/h, 210 kn)
  • MQ-9B, SkyGuardian, maker
    drove General Atomics to develop a version of the platform known by GA-ASI as MQ-9B SkyGuardian
  • Protector, transatlantic flight
    was flown from the United States to RAF Fairford in the UK for the first transatlantic flight of a MALE UAV
  • Exemplifies: Aviation, MQ-9B, SkyGuardian, aircraft
    a MALE RPAS capable of being certified for operation within civilian airspace
  • Derived From: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Lead, further development
    The MQ-9 has been further developed into the MQ-9B
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MQ-9B SkyGuardian (GA-ASI)
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