France completes transition to MQ-9A Reaper Block 5
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Citat:Key Enhancements of the MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 ER:
- Extended Endurance and Range: The Block 5 ER variant offers up to 30 hours of flight endurance and a range of approximately 2,592 km - an improvement over the Block 1’s 24-hour endurance and 1,850 km range. These gains are enabled by wing-mounted fuel tanks, reinforced landing gear, winglets, and a four-bladed propeller.
- Advanced Payload Capabilities: The Reaper Block 5 ER can carry a range of payloads, including an electronic warfare pod, GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs, AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, and GBU-49 bombs.
- Enhanced Sensor Suite: Upgrades include improved video quality and connectivity, significantly enhancing real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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