OldRUSHfan Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) I thought Chronos may appreciate this..... http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Aircraft/MoreCowbell1med.jpg MQ-9 ReaperPublished September 23, 2015 The Reaper is larger and more heavily-armed than the MQ-1 Predator and attacks time-sensitive targets with persistence and precision, to destroy or disable those targets. (Courtesy photo)1 of 5 DOWNLOAD HI-RES / PHOTO DETAILS The Reaper is larger and more heavily-armed than the MQ-1 Predator and attacks time-sensitive targets with persistence and precision, to destroy or disable those targets. (Courtesy photo) Aircrews perform a preflight check on an MQ-9 Reaper before it takes off on a mission in Afghanistan Oct. 1. The Reaper is larger and more heavily-armed than the MQ-1 Predator and attacks time-sensitive targets with persistence and precision, to destroy or disable those targets. (Courtesy photo)2 of 5 DOWNLOAD HI-RES / PHOTO DETAILS Aircrews perform a preflight check on an MQ-9 Reaper before it takes off on a mission in Afghanistan Oct. 1. The Reaper is larger and more heavily-armed than the MQ-1 Predator and attacks time-sensitive targets with persistence and precision, to destroy or disable those targets. (Courtesy photo) An MQ-9 Reaper sits on a ramp in Afghanistan Oct. 1. The Reaper is launched, recovered and maintained at deployed locations, while being remotely operated by pilots and sensor operators at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. (Courtesy photo)3 of 5 DOWNLOAD HI-RES / PHOTO DETAILS An MQ-9 Reaper sits on a ramp in Afghanistan Oct. 1. The Reaper is launched, recovered and maintained at deployed locations, while being remotely operated by pilots and sensor operators at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. (Courtesy photo) A maintenance Airman inspects an MQ-9 Reaper in Afghanistan Oct. 1. Capable of striking enemy targets with on-board weapons, the Reaper has conducted close air support and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. (Courtesy photo)4 of 5 DOWNLOAD HI-RES / PHOTO DETAILS A maintenance Airman inspects an MQ-9 Reaper in Afghanistan Oct. 1. Capable of striking enemy targets with on-board weapons, the Reaper has conducted close air support and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. (Courtesy photo) An MQ-9 Reaper, armed with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, piloted by Col. Lex Turner flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Lt. Col. Leslie Pratt)5 of 5 DOWNLOAD HI-RES / PHOTO DETAILS An MQ-9 Reaper, armed with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, piloted by Col. Lex Turner flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Lt. Col. Leslie Pratt) MissionThe MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an intelligence collection asset. Given its significant loiter time, wide-range sensors, multi-mode communications suite, and precision weapons -- it provides a unique capability to perform strike, coordination, and reconnaissance against high-value, fleeting, and time-sensitive targets. Reapers can also perform the following missions and tasks: intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, close air support, combat search and rescue, precision strike, buddy-lase, convoy/raid overwatch, target development, and terminal air guidance. The MQ-9's capabilities make it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of combatant commander objectives. FeaturesThe MQ-9 baseline system carries the Multi-Spectral Targeting System, which has a robust suite of visual sensors for targeting. The MTS-B integrates an infrared sensor, color/monochrome daylight TV camera, image-intensified TV camera, laser range finder /designator, and laser illuminator. The full-motion video from each of the imaging sensors can be viewed as separate video streams or fused. The unit also incorporates a laser range finder/designator, which precisely designates targets for employment of laser-guided munitions, such as the Guided Bomb Unit-12 Paveway II. The Reaper is also equipped with a synthetic aperture radar to enable future GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions targeting. The MQ-9 can also employ four laser-guided , Air-to-Ground Missile (AGM)-114 Hellfire missiles, which provide highly accurate, low-collateral damage, anti-armor and anti-personnel engagement capabilities. In its secondary role as an ISR asset, the MQ-9 is part of a system that support strike aircraft and ground commanders by acquiring and tracking dynamic targets or other useful intelligence. It is also capable of supporting a wide ranger of operations such as coastal and border surveillance, weapons tracking, embargo enforcement, humanitarian/disaster assistance, support of peacekeeping and counter-narcotic operations. Utilizing satellite communication links, the RPA can acquire and pass real-time imagery data to ground users around the clock, and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS). The remotely piloted aircraft can be disassembled and loaded into a single container for deployment worldwide. The entire system can be transported in the C-130 Hercules, or larger aircraft. The MQ-9 aircraft operates from standard U.S. airfields with clear line-of-sight to the ground data terminal antenna, which provides line-of-sight communications for takeoff and landing. The PPSL provides over-the-horizon communications for the aircraft and sensors. The primary concept of operations, remote split operations, employs a launch-and-recovery ground control station for take-off and landing operations at the forward operating location, while the crew based in continental United States executes command and control of the remainder of the mission via beyond-line-of-sight links. Remote split operations result in a smaller number of personnel deployed to a forward location, consolidate control of the different flights in one location, and as such, simplify command and control functions as well as the logistical supply challenges for the weapons system. BackgroundThe U.S. Air Force proposed the MQ-9 Reaper system in response to the Department of Defense directive to support initiatives of overseas contingency operations. It is larger and more powerful than the MQ-1 Predator, and is designed to execute time-sensitive targets with persistence and precision, and destroy or disable those targets. The "M" is the DOD designation for multi-role, and "Q" means remotely piloted aircraft system. The "9" indicates it is the ninth in the series of remotely piloted aircraft systems. General characteristicsPrimary function: find, fix, and finish targetsContractor: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.Power plant: Honeywell TPE331-10GD turboprop engineThrust: 900 shaft horsepower maximumWingspan: 66 feet (20.1 meters)Length: 36 feet (11 meters)Height: 12.5 feet (3.8 meters)Weight: 4,900 pounds (2,223 kilograms) empty Maximum takeoff weight: 10,500 pounds (4,760 kilograms) Fuel capacity: 4,000 pounds (602 gallons)Payload: 3,750 pounds (1,701 kilograms)Speed: cruise speed around 230 mph (200 knots)Range: 1,150 miles (1,000 nautical miles)Ceiling: Up to 50,000 feet (15,240 meters)Armament: combination of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, GBU-12 Paveway II and GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions Crew (remote): two (pilot and sensor operator) Unit cost: $64.2 million (includes four aircraft, sensors, GCSs, and Comm.) (fiscal 2006 dollars) Initial operating capability: October 2007Inventory: total force, 93 (Current as of September 2015) Point of ContactAir Combat Command, Public Affairs Office; 115 Thompson St., Suite 210; Langley AFB, VA 23665-1987; DSN 574-5007 or 757-764-5007; e-mail: accpa.operations@us.af.mil This info came from the U.S. Air Force Website, http://www.af.mil/Ab...q-9-reaper.aspx If your Cable company gives you access to The Smithsonian Channel, there is a show series called, "AIRPOWER" showcasing different war aircraft that are popular with fans of the genre, and This is one of the aircraft featured in that series...There are also shows on The V-22 Osprey, the positional engine aircraft, The A-10 Warthog, and others. 9 in all so far. Excellent shows all! Edited December 18, 2015 by OldRUSHfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronos Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Haha! How cool would that be if BÖC's "Kronos" symbol really was painted on there?? :dweez: Reminds me of Iron Maiden's Ed Force One. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 I intend on buying the largest model of this craft I can find, and 'LOADING' it to the MAX with all ordinance it can carry at one time!Haha! How cool would that be if BÖC's "Kronos" symbol really was painted on there?? :dweez: Reminds me of Iron Maiden's Ed Force One. YEP!!! I intend on putting that symbol on the aircraft!!! LOL :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Although it is impressive, don't fear it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Although it is impressive, don't fear it People in ISIS need to fear it GREATLY! The neat thing is, one was used to find lost Firefighters in one of those huge fires in California a couple years ago. Useful in civian situations as well as war time ones! :ebert: Edited December 18, 2015 by OldRUSHfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Watching another 'Aircraft' show on 'The Smisthsonian Channel', another series, "Planes That Changed The World", first season, episode 1, The SR-71 Blackbird! How appropriate!!! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Aircraft/Aircraft-%203%20View%20Lockheed%20SR-71%20Blackbird%20Color.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 I still haven't bought either model yet...but one day....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 It needs ME 262 written on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 It needs ME 262 written on it. But it isn't constructed By Messerschmitt...of course I KNOW the BÖC refference. but my mind knows that it's a fact about the manufacturer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) It needs ME 262 written on it. But it isn't constructed By Messerschmitt...of course I KNOW the BÖC refference. but my mind knows that it's a fact about the manufacturer![/background][/center] Edited September 13, 2018 by OldRUSHfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Nope. My Brain knows that Messerschmitt didn't make the MQ 9 Reaper and won't let me mess it up with false info! It's a CURSE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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