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Hill Aerospace Museum
History of the MQ-1B "Predator"
The MQ-1 "Predator" is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial system (UAS) that was employed primarily to collect intelligence and secondarily to engage enemy targets. Beginning its service with the Army in 1995 and later used by the U.S. Air Force, the MQ-1 was deployed in every major U.S. conflict during this period until its retirement in 2018. The MQ-1's capabilities made it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations.
The Predator was part of a remotely piloted aircraft system. A fully operational system consisted of four aircraft, ground control station, Predator Primary Satellite Link, and spare equipment, along with operations and maintenance crews for deployed 24-hour missions. A Predator crew consisted of a pilot to control the aircraft and command the mission, an aircrew member to operate sensors and weapons, and a mission coordinator, when required.
The Predator and Hill Air Force Base
In 2004, the U.S. Air Force used the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) to assess the Predator's ability to strike a moving target with munitions. Crew members guided the drone remotely from Indian Springs, Nevada, and struck two moving tanks with Hellfire missiles. Because of this testing, the Predator was later used in combat to engage enemy targets. The Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill also provided software development and sustainment in support of the MQ-1 when in active service. Extensive UAS activities continue today on the UTTR with several different services and platforms.
The MQ-18 on display first flew on 31 January 2005, and was later assigned to Indian Springs Auxiliary Field, Nevada. During its service life, this Predator took part in combat sorties in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. After flying 28,069 hours and over 1,600 combat sorties, it retired from service in 2017 and was delivered to the Hill Aerospace Museum for display in 2020.
Specifications
S/N 03-33116
Manufacturer: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Service: 1995-2018
Crew: Two (Pilot and Sensor Operator)
Engine: One Rotax 9145 4-cylinder engine (115 horsepower)
Wingspan: 55 ft
Length: 27 ft
Height: 7 ft
Weight: 1,130 pounds (empty), 2,250 pounds (full)
Speed: Cruise speed around 84 mph (70 knots), up to 135 mph
Service Ceiling: 25.000 feet
Armament: Two AGM-114 "Hellfire" missiles
Replica Predator head from Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem
Invasion exhibition at Kirkleatham Museum 2013, featuring science fiction memorabilia from film and television.
I dont like to see birds attacking others, but this truly is an awesome bird. You can just see the power this bird has in its stance.
Full view of the side of the tank. It thrills me that the light green edges really pop out. I'm in love.
This animal is called "hen" in Lao language. I don't know what it is in English. The hunter offered it to us for $5. No takers.
Fun, creative shoot I did a while back that I figured I would post for Halloween. :) Model: Kelsey Watson MUA: Aya Coulter (AYA+MAKEUP) Styling: Ashley Rose
01/22/11
Dancers form into a kick line Saturday, during the Predators Dance Team tryouts at the Kent Commons. CHARLES CORTES, Kent Reporter
RNLI Selsey Tyne class (AWL) All-weather Lifeboat 47-031 Voluntary Worker
'Fire onboard exercise'
Selsey Lifeboat Launch Day
Despite being driven out of Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa by hunting, the lion, Panthera leo, has persevered and still reins “King of the Jungle”, a truly ironic characteristic considering the fact that lions don’t live in heavy jungles or forests! This photo is part of my “Eyes of Nature” collection and captures the majesty and pride often associated with lions. The tight crop around his eyes and noise brings out the lion’s intensity while his bangs help to frame up the entire face.
Museum heron - looking for something tasty in the well-stocked pool.
The pool is part of a series that is manmade but very mature with huge carp and turtles. On the day we were here blue dragonflies danced across the water lilies on the surface.