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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
Part 1 of a two part series of The Predator Vs. The Pixie; The Predator.
Model: Ciara O'Neill
MU and Styling: Sinead Dunphy
Copyright: Cube Images|Brian Carlin
Invasion exhibition at Kirkleatham museum 2013: replica Predator bust made from the production mould for Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem
The predator-proof fence at Tawharanui was designed to exclude dogs, cats, possums, rabbits, and stoats from the wildlife reserve.
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::730am - 1100am
A couple of larger fish surface, mouths open, attacking a school of baitfish. Wonga Beach - Far North Quuensland - Australia
These were taken on the Sunday of Comic Con 2014, you can check out a video I loaded onto Youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKAT8Q7oUU4&list=UUqAlbid2Y0B...
In the Forest Range of Kabini...
We were lucky to spot two leopards...
Took a multitude of pics on 12X ..this was the best
I assembled a Predator Tank with the Reinforced Armor kit from Forge World. The weapons are magnetized to allow different options.
I met this scenery during passing across the road in Osaka, Japan. It was the first time to meet the carrion crow's feeding from other kind of species. so it brought to me some embarrassed moment. and I quickly took this photo not to forget the embarrassed moment. the date this image taken was Sep 4th 2015.