India decides to purchase Predator C drone UAV in the USA

The Indian army may be armed with the latest American shock drones. According to the indiatimes.com portal, the US presidential administration is considering a request from the Indian Ministry of Defense for the supply of drones General Atomic Predator C Avenger.

Drone Predator C Avenger is the third generation of Predator reconnaissance and drone drone. Predator A (MQ-1) became the first shock drone of long duration of flight and was adopted by the American army in 1994 year. Developed in 2001, the Predator B (MQ-9) has a greater payload, speed and maximum flight ceiling compared to its predecessor.

UAV Predator C.

The next model (Predator C) has even larger dimensions, flight time and payload, as well as a modified wing shape. In addition, the new drone is equipped with a jet engine. US Department of Defense plans to use Predator C drones in combat sorties along with stealthaviation.

In June of this year, the US State Department approved the sale to India of Guardian drones (reconnaissance modification of the MQ-9 Reaper for the Navy). According to unofficial information, the Indian fleet will receive an 22 drone, equipped with reconnaissance equipment, but deprived of the ability to carry weapons. The total cost of the deal is estimated at $ 2 – 3 billion. The new request involves receiving third-generation Predator C-drums from 80 to 100. The total cost of drones, equipment and their maintenance can be about $ 8 billion, transfers "Warspot".

Comments

[210ox]

What trifles .. Take immediately F35 And more.

[WUA 518]

Something the Indians got into a fuss!

[NIKNN]

Guys, what else is there in the garage? India is buying up everything ... Buying Country ...

[Shurik70]

Quote: NIKNN

Guys, what else is there in the garage? India is buying up everything ... Buying Country ...

Well, I would not say that. He buys everything, yes. BUT (large BUT) IN SMALL PARTIES.
Recently, she wanted to buy 20 thousand old Kalash, and even set a prerequisite "so that the stores were iron, not plastic." Rosoboronexport didn’t even fight for the tender, and recused itself. Now here are 22 drones. Enough to test them "in conditions close to combat," but not enough for the army of such a country. The export value of one Predator is $ 4 million, 22 drone - $ 88 million, along with missiles - $ 100 million. This is less than 0,2% of the military budget of India. A trifle, in general.

[Normal ok]

Quote: NIKNN

Guys, what else is there in the garage? India is buying up everything ... Buying Country ...

Yeah, you had to buy Russian drone drone. Do you see them? And they are)))

[nickname7]

Interestingly, as a pilot, he wears a helmet on a turban.

[Jedi]

Quote: 210ox

What trifles .. Take immediately F35 And more.

Against the background of the recent news about the curtailment of the FGFA project, they may well follow your advice.

[shans2]

This "news" is launched like the previous one about the bad SU-30s from the west, and again a fake). There is nothing to be done, the United States and Israel pinched one place very much, they scream in their sorosklintoid media

[voyaka uh]

The car is good. I don’t know how to Indians, but it’s time for us to develop a jet
drone of the same class, or buy a Predator C.

[san4es]

... But what about AI Eitan (Heron TP) - an Israeli multi-purpose UAV developed by IAI based on IAI Heron? .. In second place in the TOP 10 after Reaper ..

[WUA 518]

Yes, you have enough Hermes and Eitans. Why do you need a predator?

[voyaka uh]

They are good in avionics, weapons. But it's time to switch to reactive ones.

[WUA 518]

Quote: voyaka uh

But it's time to switch to reactive ones.

In your case, it is important to maximize the time of barrage, and in what way with a rattle or reactive whistle, this is already secondary.

[Butchcassidy]

Probably it is necessary to bypass neighbors in terms of quality of weapons. Everything in relations with Pakistan and China is "very good."

[Galleon]

The practical ceiling of this "dragonfly" is 18 km, the payload is 1000 kg, and the speed is up to 740 km / h. In skillful hands, not a weak thing. Satellites, satellites need to get something! Without satellites, this is a large model in one direction: flew away - forgot.

[Krabik]

Losing the signal will fly back - this is even in commercial drones.

And if launching missiles at stationary targets, then without satellites they can shoot and fly back.

This is no longer just a radio-controlled model.

[Gnefredov]

When buying toys
you only need to know a dear friend.
These objects are controlled,
not with your brain, but with your hand “across the river”.

[Herculesic]

Between “India decided” and “India made” often lie years of meditation Is it worth it? ??

[Holoy]

So these are the Best UAVs ... I envy already!

It’s a pity that we don’t cherish young engineers. All Mathematicians Abroad ... So we’re treading water!

[Engineer]

The tender for the purchase simply indicated: buy the best that is.

[Berkut24]

The tender for the purchase simply indicated: buy the best that is.

Something like a tender for the purchase of machines. Decided AK, but Bulgarian.

[Berkut24]

I think that nothing will help the Hindus with their karma ... All their attempts are like trying to solve a problem in higher mathematics during a gypsy wedding.

[Drako]

Quote: Holoy

So these are the Best UAVs ... I envy already!

It’s a pity that we don’t cherish young engineers. All Mathematicians Abroad ... So we’re treading water!

Does that mean all the maths? and physicists and chemists at the same time probably?
Damn, tochnik, I forgot, there are also laser fluffs, and droids, and railguns, and X-1 plow near space, it’s a pity the truth is on paper but in the cinema only, and yes, well ahead of the rest, well done

[CT-55_11-9009]

It is interesting. I, as it were, a young engineer. I work in Khimki. So, Khimki = abroad? Cool!

[shans2]

Tabakov’s phrase about the market in Khimki was recalled, I couldn’t resist ....)) there are a lot of those who drive nonsense on the Russian defense industry)

[CT-55_11-9009]

Quote: shans2

Tabakov’s phrase about the market in Khimki was recalled, I couldn’t resist ....))

Only I do not trade, glory to all who can. There are enough such traders there!

[seat9969]

it means such an engineer))) if you waved a green card for a long time already in the United States already beat)))

[CT-55_11-9009]

On their own people are not judged. Even if beckoned by wild salaries and a bunch of other nishtyaks, I would not go. Firstly, I adhere to the principle "where I was born - it came in handy there." And secondly - I hate America.

[colonel manuch]

Settle with us - no money, but with amers _ please! "Partners " . !!!

[72jora72]

Quote: Shurik70

MQ-9 Reaper

Quote: Shurik70

Quote: NIKNN

Guys, what else is there in the garage? India is buying up everything ... Buying Country ...

Well, I would not say that. He buys everything, yes. BUT (large BUT) IN SMALL PARTIES.
Recently, she wanted to buy 20 thousand old Kalash, and even set a prerequisite "so that the stores were iron, not plastic." Rosoboronexport didn’t even fight for the tender, and recused itself. Now here are 22 drones. Enough to test them "in conditions close to combat," but not enough for the army of such a country. The export value of one Predator is $ 4 million, 22 drone - $ 88 million, along with missiles - $ 100 million. This is less than 0,2% of the military budget of India. A trifle, in general.

Actually, the price of the MQ-9 Reaper is about $ 30 million .... and it does not carry any missiles.

[Sharansky]

is there probably photoshop then?

[chidoryan]

The machine is certainly cool. But. This is the first sign of autonomous drone robots that will cough people when a technological singularity occurs. That's the catch.

[kamski]

Well, in vain it was necessary to take Russian drones, which have no analogues in the world. Now we will look when they crawl on their knees.