Rq1mq1 predator unmanned aerial vehicle retired air. Prerelease video of uav mrq 1 predator addon for czech game arma. May 12, 2017 the 15th atks is the second and most enduring of the mq 1 predator combat squadrons as the 11th rs was activated in 1995, but became a fieldtraining unit in the mid2000s when it relinquished its combat role. Spy in the sky how the predator uav works howstuffworks. A change in designation from rq1 to mq1 occurred in 2002 with the addition of the agm114 hellfire missiles, enabling reaction against intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, close air support, and interdiction targets. Usaf 17th reconnaissance sq mq1 predator mq9 reaper original air force patch.
In 2005, the air force officially changed the predator designation to mq 1 the m designates multirole to reflect its growing use as an armed attack aircraft. With mq1 predator uavs fading from the marketplace as advanced customers turn to the mq9 reaper, general atomics is moving to broaden the types appeal. Air forces first operational tactical multimission uav. Usaf 11th reconnaissance sq snake eyes mq1 predator uav drone original air force patch. The reaper has come for the usafs longserving mq1 predator. The general atomics mq1 predator is an american remotely piloted aircraft rpa built by. The general atomics mq1 predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle uav which the united states air force usaf describes as a male mediumaltitude, longendurance uav system. Find great deals on ebay for mq 1 predator and mq 9 reaper. Initially conceived in the early 1990s for aerial reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the. The rq1 is the reconnaissance version of the predator uav. 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. Because offensive uses of the predator are classified by the u. Usaf 11th reconnaissance sq snake eyes mq 1 predator uav drone original air force patch.
Rq1 predatormq 9 reaper unmanned aerial vehicles june 2019 program briefing the rq1a predator was the us air forces first medium endurance uav. The mq 1 predator is a mediumaltitude, longendurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The raytheon multispectral targeting system mtsab is fitted on the mq 1 9 predator. The 15 th atks is the second and most enduring of the mq1 predator combat squadrons as the 11 th rs was activated in 1995, but became a field training unit in the mid2000s when it relinquished its combat role. It was the first successful advanced concept technology demonstration. A ciacontrolled predator firing a hellfire missile was used to kill six suspected alqaida terrorists in yemen on november 3, 2002. Predator rq1 mq1 mq9 reaper uav airforce technology. The armed version that followed the rq 1 was designated mq 1. The reaper has a 950 shafthorsepower 712 kw turboprop engine compared to the predators 115 hp 86 kw piston engine. The raytheon multispectral targeting system mtsab is fitted on the mq19 predator.
Death from above general atomics mq1 predator rq1 mq1. An a or b that follows the 1 states the version of the rq 1 system series. Gaasi was awarded an actd advanced concept technology demonstration contract by darpa for the predator, which was to fulfill a requirement known as tier ii mae medium altitude endurance uav. Usaf 15th attack squadron rqmq1 predator creech afb. Jan 29, 2008 prerelease video of uav mrq 1 predator addon for czech game arma. It can be also armed with intelligent bombs gbu12 paveway ii, egbu12 paveway ii or gbu38 jdam. Mq1 squadron celebrates 100 years aeronews network. The aircraft, in use since 1995, has seen combat over afghanistan, pakistan, bosnia, serbia, iraq, and yemen. The mq 9 is a larger, heavier, and more capable aircraft than the earlier general atomics mq 1 predator. At idex 2011, they announced a memorandum of understanding with the uaes international golden group to offer an rq1 predator xp variant to the emirates, with us government permission to broaden that customer base to other. Apr 07, 2017 the mq 1 rq 1 predator production for the united states air force ceased in early 2011 after completing the deliveries of 268 aircraft. The basic crew for the predator is one pilot and two sensor operators. The mq1rq1 predator production for the united states air force ceased in early 2011 after completing the deliveries of 268 aircraft.
Mq1 squadron celebrates 100 years air combat command. Air force as the operating service for the rq1 predator system. This marked the first use of an armed predator as an attack aircraft outside of a theater of war such as afghanistan. The wingspan is appropriate for the earlier versions of the predator, both the rq1 and mq1a. The rq 1 predator was the primary remotely piloted aircraft used for offensive operations by the usaf and the cia in afghanistan and the pakistani tribal areas from 2001 until the introduction of the mq 9 reaper. Mq1, armed with agm114 hellfire missiles, is the multirole version which is used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction. This improved block 1 version was referred to as the rq1b, or the mq1b if it carried munitions. Usaf 163rd attack wingchalk 2 chase aircraft mq1 predator. The rq1 predator was the primary remotely piloted aircraft used for offensive operations by the usaf and the cia in afghanistan and the pakistani tribal areas from 2001 until the introduction of the mq9 reaper.
Original model by tim conrad updated and repainted in air force colors for fsx. Screenshot of usaf rq1a predator uav on the ground. Aug 06, 2017 airmen phase out predator in move to mq 9 reaper. In 2005, the air force officially changed the predator designation to mq1 the m designates multirole to reflect its growing use as an armed attack aircraft. Mq1 squadron celebrates 100 years creech air force base. The predator unmanned aerial system uas designated rq 1, was launched in january 1994 as an advanced concept technology demonstration actd. The 1 refers to the aircraft being the first of the series of remotely piloted aircraft systems. Assembly of the remotelypiloted aircraft officially ended in 2011 upon final delivery of an armed mq1 predator to the us air force, which has. The rq 1 predator uav is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. An a or b that follows the 1 states the version of the rq1 system series. A senior airman marshals an rq1 predator drone at tallil air base, iraq, in january 2008. The r is the department of defense designation for reconnaissance aircraft. The predator system was designed in response to a department of defense requirement to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information to the warfighter. The predator unmanned aerial system uas designated rq1, was launched in january 1994 as an advanced concept technology demonstration actd.
The united states air force plans to procure up to 329 mq 9 reapers as replacement aircraft offering greater altitude, payload and airspeed compared with the mq 1 uav. Italian delivery marks end of general atomics rq1 production. Usaf 11th reconnaissance sq rqmq1 predator drone uav. It is a joint forces air component commanderowned theater asset for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of the joint force commander. The rq1 predator is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The united states air force plans to procure up to 329 mq9 reapers as replacement aircraft offering greater altitude, payload and airspeed compared with the. May 09, 2017 the 15 th atks is the second and most enduring of the mq 1 predator combat squadrons as the 11 th rs was activated in 1995, but became a field training unit in the mid2000s when it relinquished its combat role. The predator started as an rq1 in the late 1990s, providing only reconnaissance capabilities until the early 2000s, when it was equipped with two agm114 hellfire missiles and designated as a multirole asset. For background on the predator and a look at this kit out of the box, click here. The mq 1 s primary mission is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets. The 15th atks is the second and most enduring of the mq1 predator combat squadrons as the 11th rs was activated in 1995, but became a fieldtraining unit in the mid2000s when it relinquished its combat role. The kit provides a number of options for early and late block predators and most notably the rq 1 surveillance platform or the mq 1 surveillance and strike variant. The predator unmanned aerial system uas designated rq1, was launched in january 1994 as an advanced concept technology. The predator medium altitude endurance mae uav was developed as an advanced concept technology demonstration actd from january 1994 to june 1996.
Rq 1 predator is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Ntm rnoaf 333 sqn 65year commemorative the saints burdock patch. Rq1 predator is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Usaf rq1a predator uav for fsx fly away simulation. Mq 1, armed with agm114 hellfire missiles, is the multirole version which is used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction. The design was based on a modified gnat 750 uav built by general atomics aeronautical systems. In june 2015, the italian directorate for air armaments and airworthiness daaa selected cae to develop upgrades to a predator uas mission trainer for the predator a and predator b mq9 aircraft developed for the italian air force. In january 1994, general atomics aeronautical systems inc. Usaf 11th reconnaissance sq snake eyes mq1 predator uav. This is another great patch auction from patch works. The reaper has a 950 shafthorsepower 712 kw turboprop engine compared to the predator s 115 hp 86 kw piston engine.
The mq 1 predator can be equipped with two agm114 hellfire missiles, while the mq 1c gray eagle carries twice that amount. The mq9 is a larger, heavier, and more capable aircraft than the earlier general atomics mq1 predator. The rq1 predator uav is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. It can serve in a reconnaissance role and fire two agm114 hellfire missiles. The rq1 predator was the primary remotely piloted aircraft used for offensive. A fully operational system consists of four aircraft with sensors, a ground control station gcs, a predator primary satellite link ppsl, and 55 personnel for continuous 24 hour operations. In april 1996, the secretary of defense selected the u. A change in designation from rq 1 to mq 1 occurred in 2002 with the addition of the armed reconnaissance role.
Mission the mq 1 predator is a mediumaltitude, longendurance, remotely piloted aircraft. Surveillance imagery from synthetic aperture radar, video cameras and a forwardlooking infrared flir can be distributed in realtime both to the front line soldier and to the operational commander, or worldwide in realtime via satellite communication links. A senior airman marshals an rq 1 predator drone at tallil air base, iraq, in january 2008. The predator system was initially designated the rq1 predator. The general atomics mq1 predator unmanned aerial vehicle has found success as an unarmed reconnaissance platform and as a missilearmed hunter. You are in control of the communications you receive from us and you can update your preferences anytime to make sure you are receiving information that. In real life, the rq1b is an unmanned aerial vehicle uav which the u. The kit provides a number of options for early and late block predators and most notably the rq1 surveillance platform or the mq1 surveillance and strike variant. Mq1 squadron celebrates 100 years air force reserve. A change in designation from rq1 to mq1 occurred in 2002 with the addition of the armed reconnaissance role. Air force describes as a mediumaltitude, longendurance unmanned aerial vehicle system. The rq 1 is the reconnaissance version of the predator uav. The usaf accepted the final mq1 predator aircraft in march 2011 and the aircraft was retired from the usafs service in march 2018. The armed version that followed the rq1 was designated mq1.
Q is a designation for unmanned or automated weapons or vehicles. The mq1 predator is a mediumaltitude, longendurance, remotely piloted aircraft. Defense department signature for an aircraft designated for reconnaissance. The second miss is that markings are included for a white nasa predator used for research, but the aircraft used by nasa has a lower profile fuselage up front, and the only upper fuselage piece in the kit is for the standard rq1mq1 this is shown. Usaf 53rd test management group det 4 mq1 predatormq9 reaper original patch. The q1 predator became a historychanging deadly missile. The 15th atks is the second and most enduring of the mq1 predator combat squadrons as the 11th rs was activated in 1995, but became a fieldtraining unit in the mid2000s when it relinquished its. The mq1 predator, the remotely piloted aircraft that ushered in the era of drone. Rq1 predator features the rq1ab predator is a system, not just aircraft.
The united states air force plans to procure up to 329 mq9 reapers as replacement aircraft offering greater altitude, payload and airspeed compared with the mq 1 uav. 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. The mq 1 rq 1 predator production for the united states air force ceased in early 2011 after completing the deliveries of 268 aircraft. Usaf 11th reconnaissance sq snake eyes mq1 predator. Jul, 2009 the general atomics mq 1 predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle uav which the united states air force describes as a male mediumaltitude, longendurance uav system. It evolved into what would become known as the rq1. Preproduction systems were designated as rq 1a, while the rq 1b not to be confused with the rq 1 predator b, which became the mq 9 reaper denotes the baseline production configuration. Sep 23, 2015 the 1 refers to the aircraft being the first of the series of remotely piloted aircraft systems. General atomics mq1 predator predator a unmanned aerial. The 15th atks has been at the forefront of tremendous growth and technical innovations. Mq1 predator unmanned aerial vehicles uav from the 119th wing, north dakota air national guard, takeoff and land at grand forks air force base on july 23, 2015. Find great deals on ebay for mq1 predator and mq9 reaper.
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