US Air Force write off all Predator shock drones

The US Air Force command decided to write off all MQ-1 Predator attack unmanned aerial vehicles that have been in service since 2005 (since 1995 - in the reconnaissance version of the RQ-1). According to Defense News, the last flight of the US Air Force Predator will take place on March 9, 2018, after which the US military will use only Drones MQ-9 Reaper. At the same time, MQ-1 contract flights in the Middle East by order of private military companies will be carried out until December this year.

The length of the Predator is 8,2 meters, the wingspan is 16,8 meters, and the height is 2,1 meters. The device with a maximum take-off weight of 1,02 tons can reach speeds up to 217 kilometers per hour and be in the air up to 24 hours. The range of the drone over the radio channel is limited to 1,1 thousands of kilometers, but when using a satellite control system is determined only by the stock of fuel. The MQ-1 is equipped with two suspension points for air-to-surface missiles and a multispectral guidance and reconnaissance system. The calculation of one device consists of two people - the pilot and operator of sensors and weapons.

In total, the Predator 360 drones were assembled in the US for all time. These vehicles were used in several military conflicts and operations, including in Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Syria, Somalia and the Balkans.

Previously, the US Army refused to use the MQ-1 Predator UAVs, considering these devices obsolete. In 2009, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle assault unmanned aerial vehicles began to arrive in service with the American Army, representing a profound modernization of the Predator. In particular, these vehicles are equipped with satellite control systems, have a maximum take-off weight of 1,6 tons and are equipped with four suspension points for rockets or light bombs, reports "N + 1"

Comments

[Zaurbek]

And where are the written-off denut ..? Not like the Americans.

[Dormidont]

to the brothers

[Zaurbek]

Impact UAVs to anyone they don’t sell ...

[behemot]

lousy bearded, in holy jihad with Russia.

[Shura Sailors]

As an option. Moreover, if at first the APU was asked by the Yankees about the "javelins", now there are conversations of the "javelins" and something else. Needless Wishlist is just Wishlist, but on the other hand, why not? Drones have served their own in the American army, now they are not a pity for the expense (if anything). And the experience of using against a serious opponent (and not the 'Papuans') will not be superfluous

[Vladimir 5]

So it is for the MO of Russia to purchase these decommissioned B.U., for there are no drums ...

[In100gram]

Quote: Zaurbek

And where are the written-off denut ..? Not like the Americans.

PMCs will probably use

[Spartanez300]

Now a wide sale of drones will begin.

[voyaka uh]

Here is the MQ-1C Gray Eagle - similar

[AntiFREEZ]

Survived. The Americans are already written off, but we have not yet created the same class.

[Ryazan87]

alas, even the Orion is still only in prototypes ..

[Setrac]

Quote: AntiFREEZ

Survived. The Americans are already written off, but we have not yet created the same class.

our heads are better

[Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)]

Are you really like that, or are you pretending to be?

[stone]

Better, it’s better only nafig nobody needs, because the functions of a modern UAV are completely different!

[Setrac]

Quote: Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)

Are you really like that, or are you pretending to be?

And really such

Quote: stone

Better, it’s better only nafig nobody needs, because the functions of a modern UAV are completely different!

Exactly, the problem is not in industry. Aircraft manufacturers will stamp such UAVs as they need. The problem is that the army does not understand what they need and why.

[Lynx33]

Exactly, but now we are stamping hundreds. Still, the GOSTs for drones would be accepted by others, we are too busy with papers for VP.

[kamski]

but Eato doesn’t have ANALOGUES !!!

[voyaka uh]

And here is the MQ-9 Reaper.
Feathering is different. Those - down below 45.
This one is up 45

[KasDS]

I think not only that

[Terenin]

US Air Force write off all Predator shock drones, and force them to buy Western partners for NATO. And where will they go!

[BVS]

Is this good or bad in your opinion? And to whom - NATO or Russia?

[Terenin]

Quote: bvs

Is this good or bad in your opinion? And to whom - NATO or Russia?

My opinion: there are two fools in the market, one is selling, the other is buying, but this is when voluntarily. And in this case "" is obvious. Or are there doubts?
Well, if the United States forces Russia to buy them, and even shun them from Syria by militants controlled by a coalition, then

[Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)]

and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will sit and bite its elbows, its like it was not, and is not

[Terenin]

Quote: Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)

and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will sit and bite its elbows, its like it was not, and is not

As you know, it is best to bite your elbows together. And, as we see in Shoigu, this with the military-industrial complex begins to work out.

[Ascetic]

Quote: Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)

and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will sit and bite its elbows, its like it was not, and is not

We, as always, are harnessed for a long time but the first strike UAV “Zenica” is going fast, they plan to put in the troops this year in a quantity of 250 pieces. after the GI .... Let's see

Length - 7,5 m.
Wingspan - 2 m.
Height - 1,4 m.
The maximum take-off weight is 1080 kg.
Cruising flight speed - 650 km \ h.;
Maximum flight speed - 820 km \ h.;
Maximum flight range - 750 km .;
Maximum flight height - 9100 m.;
Aircraft engine type: jet
Powerplant: small-sized gas turbine fully printed on a 3D printer (VIAM and FPI collaboration)
The launch of the Zenica drone will be carried out from an aircraft and is intended to deliver accurate strikes on the positions of a potential enemy. A rather narrow scope of application of this aircraft pays off for its high potential, since due to its high maneuverability, resistance to large overloads and aerodynamic design, an air vehicle can penetrate the enemy’s defensive lines and deliver powerful point strikes against pre-installed targets (with their stationary location).


The development of an unmanned aerial vehicle of the Zenica model was carried out by Russian aircraft designers based on the Tupolev Tu-143 Flight UAV, which is expressed in a certain similarity of designs.
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[stone]

Well, who needs such a UAV from the last century? You brought performance characteristics, but where is the flight duration ?! The essence of modern UAVs is to hang over a theater, conduct reconnaissance, and, if necessary, strike with high-precision weapons. It is desirable to be inconspicuous. The modern version of the product of the 70s does not meet the requirements of the present day.

[poquello]

Quote: stone

The essence of modern UAVs hanging over a theater

and they hang for a long time in modern TVD?

[Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)]

But does this sag for a long time?

[poquello]

Quote: Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)

But does this sag for a long time?

and this task is not worth hanging

[Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)]

we can say that he doesn’t need to fly, only there’s no sense

[poquello]

Quote: Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)

we can say that he doesn’t need to fly, only there’s no sense

if you do not bother to read

Quote: Ascetic

due to its high maneuverability, resistance to heavy overloads and aerodynamic design, the airborne vehicle can penetrate the enemy’s defensive lines and deliver powerful point strikes against pre-installed targets

[Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)]

I am glad that you can read, a very useful skill, except for jokes; Now tell me who needs it if the morph has long been boasted about with airborne cruise missiles with exactly the same goals. And who needs it, if it can’t effectively do absolutely nothing of what modern drones value.

[poquello]

Quote: Evgeny Goncharov (smoogg)

airborne cruise missiles with exactly the same goals

ahem, this is a returnable car, the Americans do not disdain planning bombs in view of their cheaper price in comparison with kr, but aren't we worth it? AI MO, you probably know better what to value

[kamski]

do you understand the goals and objectives of the UAV ??? Hanging in a certain square and the longer the better, and so with a dozen of such UAVs, they squander in the square for days and complete the task !!! Sense from this Zenica this product the beginning of 70 years which is presented as a modern product.

[ver_]

... he needs anachreon ..., very big ..- horseradish from the * part * quietly pull out for sale ..

[Falcond]

Quickly their samples change!
If things go on like this, it will be like in the auto industry: 2-3 years - restyling and a couple of years - and a new model!))

[Serpent Pliskin]

and what about them, the reapers are already a lot sloppy, what at once decided to switch to them?

[MadCat]

Serial production is running.

[A. Privalov]

In 2014 there were 163. In 2016 - 177. In a word, it goes to two hundred ...

[Lexus]

MQ-9 Reaper is much more powerful. They are producing it now. And the MQ-1 Predator, I suppose, is simply already running out of resources, which is why they were written off.

[solovald]

“Morally obsolete”, “new generation of UAVs” ... Unfortunately, it does not sound in relation to our army.

[bogart047]

sell how to drink to give. Another 10 years will push spare parts for him at a price