After two weeks of intense airstrikes on Iran, the United States and Israel achieved virtually complete air dominance over the western part of Iran. Huge MQ-9 Reaper combat drones played an important role in this mission. Drones, which in the first days of Operation Epic Fury, were one of the main targets of the Iranian army and, as far as we know, it managed to destroy at least a dozen such structures.
At this point, however, the “reapers” can hunt the remnants of the Iranian armed forces practically unharmed.as we can see in the recordings presented by the US Central Command.
MQ-9 Reaper – what is this design?
The MQ-9 Reaper drone is a huge drone that can be controlled remotely or switched to autonomous operation mode. The “Reaper” is manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, and its main operator is the US Army, although it also flies in the armed forces of many other countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Great Britain and Poland.
What is the MQ-9 Reaper drone?
How long can the MQ-9 Reaper stay in the air?
Which countries use MQ-9 Reaper drones?
What weapons can the MQ-9 Reaper have?
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On making this work properly 11-meter colossus is watched over by two operators who have full control over its flight and armament. As for the arsenal being carried, it may include, among others: from Hellfire air-to-surface missiles, as well as laser-guided bombs.
The MQ-9 Reaper also has a range of 1.9 thousand. km, can stay in the air for 14 hours. with a full load, and its maximum flight altitude is as much as 15 km, although the operational altitude of the machine is half this number. It is also a highly modular design that can be easily configured for a specific task, be it surveillance, electronic warfare, or fire support for ground units.
