Povecanje krila i dodavanje potkrilnih tankova za gorivo.
Citat:
1. Two underwing fuel pods to be added to the drone’s existing 66 ft wings, increasing endurance from 27 hours to 37 hours.
2. New 88 ft wings to replace its current 66 ft wings and adding two fuel pods, increasing endurance from 27 hours to 42 hours for ISR-only.
Procurela "kratka uputstva" za upotrebu MQ-1B Predator i ostala BPL
Citat:Wanna know what frequencies a Predator chatters on it? C-band digital 5.25 – 5.85 GHz.
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How much does a fresh GBU-38 smart bomb for a Reaper drone cost? $35,000 a pop.
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What are the general responsibilities of a killer drone when it's in the air?
- Contribute to and share the common operational picture (COP)
- Provide early and accurate information (e.g. enemy approach) to protected force
- Maintain persistent surveillance on avenues of approach
- Gain and maintain enemy contact to ensure continuous information flow
- Report enemy activity
- Destroy, repel or suppress enemy reconnaissance units without decisive engagement
- Impede and harass the enemy with indirect fires
- Guide reaction forces
