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MQ-9A Reaper

Medium-altitude long-endurance UAVIn serviceFielded 2001Pending verification

Also known as: Predator B

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MQ-9A Reaper
Photo: Lt. Col. Leslie Pratt · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeMedium-altitude long-endurance UAV
Alternative designationsPredator B
Date of introduction2001
ProliferationAt least 8 countries
ManufacturerGeneral Atomics Aeronautical SystemsMed[1]
CrewRemotely piloted (pilot and sensor operator)Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length11 m36 ftMed[1]
Wingspan20 m66 ftMed[1]
Max takeoff weight4,763 kg10,501 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
EngineHoneywell TPE331-10Med[1]
Speed482 km/h300 mph · 260 ktMed[1]
Range1,900 km1,181 mi · 1,026 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling15,420 m50,591 ftMed[1]
Operational altitude7.5 kmMed[1]
Endurance27 hoursMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints6 eaMed[1]
Summary

The MQ-9A "Reaper" American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was developed with GA-ASI funding and first flown in 2001. MQ-9A "Reaper" is a highly sophisticated development built on the experience gained with the company's battle-proven Predator RPA and is a major evolutionary leap forward in overall performance and reliability.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
SpainFranceUnited KingdomIndiaItalyNetherlandsPolandUnited States
Sources
  1. MQ-9A "Reaper" American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) , U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-06 Added photo (Public domain)