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RQ-1 Predator
IOC: 1995
Total Production: 223
Mariner
Also Known As
Predator B
Predator B ER
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
General Atomics
Family Members
Altair
MQ-1 Predator
MQ-1B Predator Block X
MQ-9A Reaper
RQ-1B Predator
Sensors & Communications:
AN/AAS-52
SeaVue
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Description:
The Mariner, a variant of Predator B UAV, is a multipurpose aircraft suited for long endurance maritime and border surveillance missions. It has been equipped with color and Infrared cameras plus a surface search radar to conduct surveillance in day/night, and adverse weather conditions.
The Mariner can operate continuously on mission up to 50 hours, while providing real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance imagery. Internally this aircraft can carry up to 800-lb of payloads, and up to 3,000-lb of external payloads.
General Atomics competes for the US Navy's BAMS (Broad Area Maritime Surveillance) contract with the Mariner.
The Mariner has been selected by the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and Homeland Security organization to monitor the oceans areas of the world and maritime approaches to the United States.
Specifications
Accommodation: Unmanned
Dimensions: Wingspan 26.2 m
Weights: Max Weight 4,763 kg (10,500 lb), Payload 1,723 kg (3,799 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 15,850 m (52,001 ft), Endurance 50 hours, Top Speed 114 mps (410 kph)
Other: Number of Engines 1
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008
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