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MQ-1C Gray eagle
Date
09/06/2024
Location
Main Hangar
Airworthiness
Static Aircraft
First Flight
October 2004
Dimensions and capacity
Crew: Unmanned (Operated remotely, no onboard crew)
Length: 28 ft (8.53 m)
Wingspan: 56 ft (17.07 m)
Height: 6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Empty Weight: 3,600 lb (1,633 kg)
Max Take Off Weight: 4,200 lb (1,905 kg)
Performance
Speed:
Maximum Speed: 167 knots (192 mph or 310 km/h)
Cruise Speed: 80 knots (92 mph or 148 km/h)
Service Ceiling: 29,000 ft (8,840 m)
Range: 2,500 nautical miles (4,630 km) with external fuel tanks
Endurance: 25-30 hours (depending on configuration)
Armament
Weapons:
Hellfire Missiles (AGM-114)
Other precision-guided munitions as needed
Payload Capacity: 800 lb (360 kg) of munitions or sensors
Serial Number
07-00115
Manufacturer
General Atomics
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is a long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed for the U.S. Army. It is a derivative of the Predator UAV, designed to perform a variety of missions including reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and attack. Equipped with advanced sensors and armed capabilities, the Gray Eagle can operate in all weather conditions and has a range of over 2,500 nautical miles. Its primary mission is to provide real-time intelligence and precision strikes to support ground forces, making it a critical asset in modern military operations.
