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General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft Family

The General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper is a turboprop-powered, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft family developed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision-strike missions. First flown in 2001, it evolved from the Predator line and remains in active multi-mission service with the United States and international operators.

General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft Family
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner · Public domain (U.S. Government work) · Source
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Aliases
MQ-9 ReaperMQ-9A ReaperPredator BReaper
Family Name
General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper
Full Name
General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft Family
Roles
militaryreconnaissance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Endurance Hours
27
Max Payload Mass
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Max Takeoff Mass
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Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper is a turboprop-powered, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft family developed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision-strike missions. First flown in 2001, it evolved from the Predator line and remains in active multi-mission service with the United States and international operators.
Dimensions
Height
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Length
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Wingspan
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First Flight Year
2,001
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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 08:36:09 UTC
Updated Time
August 24, 2026 at 09:54:51 UTC