MQ-9 Reaper Military Aircraft Drone (PBR)

The MQ-9 Reaper Military Aircraft Drone is a remotely controlled aircraft that can launch Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs. It has the capacity to perform time-sensitive missions such as intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance, close air support, precision strike, buddy-lase, convoy/raid overwatch, route clearance, target development, terminal air guidance - among many others.

The Reaper has seen action in numerous combat operations around the world, such as Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. It is larger and more powerful than its predecessor, MQ-1 Predator, and capable of performing a wider range of mission functions.

Two people on the ground operate a Reaper, a pilot and sensor operator, who collaborate to guide it during takeoff and landing and manage cameras, sensors and other equipment. Reapers can remain airborne for an extended period of time as they search for targets to destroy or observe.

Reapers are equipped with Hellfire missiles, air-to-air weapons and laser guided bombs that can be launched up to 6,000 meters or further. A Reaper has the capacity of flying at 240 KTAS [knots true airspeed], or 276 mph.

US wars have long employed Reapers to locate and eliminate suspected enemies, but its success has not always been guaranteed. In January of this year, General Soleimani of Iran's Quds Force was tragically struck down by a Reaper missile during one such mission.

For over a decade, the MQ-9 Reaper Military Aircraft has served in service. However, the US Air Force is considering replacing it with more durable drones to increase survivability. They have requested information from industry about potential replacement technologies and concepts.

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