Description
The Unmanned Aircraft System MQ-9 Reaper was developed from the smaller MQ-1 Predator as an Airborne Close Support Drone. Missiles, precision bombs or external fuel tanks can be carried on four under-wing pylons. The Reaper has sensors in the optical, infra-red and radar spectra’s for reconnaissance and target acquisition. The first Reaper Squadron in the USAF, the 42nd Attack Squadron has been stationed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada since 2006. The MQ-9 has been deployed in Afghanistan since 2007 and can remain airborne for up to 15 hours.Model- Detailed Surfaces, Recessed Panel Joints
– Detailed Undercarriage
– Rotatable Rear Propeller
– 4 Underwing Pylons
– 2 GBU-12 Bombs
– 4 Hellfire Guided MissilesAuthentic decals for a USAF version:
– UAS MQ-9 Reaper, USA, Air National Guard, 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field AFB, Syracuse, 2011Product specificationscountry version 1 – The United States of Americalength – 237 mmnumber of parts – 77wingspan – 420 mmAge 10+Skill Level – 3 Advanced
