The MQ-9s capabilities make it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of combatant commander objectives.

A fully operational system consists of several sensorweapon-equipped aircraft, ground control station, Predator Primary Satellite Link, and spare equipment along with operation and maintenance crews for deployed 24-hour missions.

To meet combatant commanders requirements, the Reaper delivers tailored capabilities usin mission kits containing various weapons and sensor payload combinations.

The MTS-B integrates an infrared sensor, colormonochrome daylight TV camera, image-intensified TV camera, laser range finder designator, and laser illuminator.

The full-motion video from each of the imaging sensors can be viewed as separate video streams or fused.

The MQ-9 can also employ four laser-guided, Air-to-Ground Missile (AGM)-114 Hellfire missiles, which provide highly accurate, low-collateral damage, anti-armor and anti-personnel engagement capabilities.

It is also capable of supporting a wide ranger of operations such as coastal and border surveillance, weapons tracking, embargo enforcement, humanitariandisaster assistance, support of peacekeeping and counter-narcotic operations.

Utilizing satellite communication links, the RPA can acquire and pass real-time imagery data to ground users around the clock, and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS).

The entire system can be transported in the C-130 Hercules, or larger aircraft.

The MQ-9 aircraft operates from standard U.S.

The PPSL provides over-the-horizon communications for the aircraft and sensors.

Remote split operations result in a smaller number of personnel deployed to a forward location, consolidate control of the different flights in one location, and as such, simplify command and control functions as well as the logistical supply challenges for the weapons system.

It is larger and more powerful than the MQ-1 Predator, and is designed to execute time-sensitive targets with persistence and precision, and destroy or disable those targets.

The M is the DOD designation for multi-role, and Q means remotely piloted aircraft system.

General Characteristics Primary Function: Intelligence collection in support of strike, coordination and reconnaissance missions Contractor: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

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