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General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper
The MQ-9 Reaper is an unmanned, single-engine turboprop used primarily for intelligence collection and secondarily against dynamic targets. One Honeywell TPE331-10GD of 900 shaft horsepower powers it. The Air Force lists a wingspan of 66 feet, a length of 36 feet, a height of 12.5 feet, an empty weight of 4,900 pounds and a maximum take-off weight of 10,500 pounds, or 11,700 on the extended-range version. Fuel capacity is 602 gallons, payload 3,750 pounds and range 1,000 nautical miles, or 1,400 for the extended-range version. It reached initial operating capability in October 2007.
- Payload
- 3,800 lb (1,701 kg)
- Engines
- One Honeywell TPE331-10GD turboprop at the tail
- Max takeoff weight
- 10,500 lb (4,763 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 66 ft 0 in (20.12 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 600 US gal (2,279 L) |
| Entry into service | October 2007 |
| Status | In service |
Who flies it
- US Air Force
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