Predator

Predator Program

CIRPAS maintains and operates the US Navy's only three Predator UAVs. One air vehicle is configured with the EO/IR, SAR and Ku-band SATCOM payloads; the other aircraft have EO/IR payloads only. The Predators and payloads were provided to CIRPAS as a result of the Center's Tactical Control System (TCS) developmental and operational test support. The air vehicles and payloads are available for other RDT&E or CONOPS development activities on a not-to-interfere basis with the TCS Program Office objectives.

Characteristics

• Maximum endurance of 36 hrs.
• Maximum altitude of 25kft
• Cruise speed of 70 KIAS
• Nose payload bay capacity of 450 lbs., wing hardpoints
• 1.8 kW of payload power
• Wing span of 48 ft.
• GTOW of 2250 lbs.

Specs

• Flight Duration: 36 Hours
• Max Altitude: 25k ft
• Cruse Speed: 70 KIAS
• Max Speed: 120 KIAS
• Skyball: Raytheon MTS-A is the most commonly used Skyball by the Air Force.
• Payload Capacity: 450 lbs
• Available Payload Power: 1.8 kW
• Link: Direct LOS up to 110 miles Satcom capable.
• Wing Span: 48 ft
• Length: 27 ft.
• Fuel: 100LL
• Weather Limitations: Limited by inclementent weather such as rain, high winds, ice, thunderstorms and fog.