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unusual facts about General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper


Zero Retention Force Arming Unit

Since at least 2012 the ZRFAU has been in operational use on the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drone.


Chuck Versus the Predator

When they reply that they cannot, Orion assumes that they are in danger and sends a Predator drone from Edwards Air Force Base.

Esperanza Fire

The California Office of Emergency Services requested NASA support, and in under 24 hours the General Atomics Altair (NASA variant of the Predator B) was launched on a 16-hour mission to map the perimeter of the fire.

General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle

A Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV, the Gray Eagle has an increased wingspan and is powered by a Thielert Centurion 1.7 Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE).

WarGames: The Dead Code

Meanwhile, R.I.P.L.E.Y. is led to believe that Philadelphia has been hit by a bioterrorist attack and decides to halt the spread of the bioweapon by hijacking a Predator drone with missiles and a nuclear warhead on board and use it to destroy the city.


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