Anticipating a future requirement for a carrier-based UAS,
GA-ASI designed specific features into its Predator C Avenger to facilitate
subsequent development of an aircraft uniquely suitable for carrier operations
that would also integrate seamlessly into the carrier air wing.
Predator C is designed to perform high-speed, multi-mission persistent
ISR and precision, time-sensitive strike missions over land or sea. The current configuration features:
- a 44-foot long fuselage and 66-foot wingspan,
- is capable of flying at 400 KTAS for 20 hours, and
- can operate up to 50,000 feet.
- incorporates a pure jet power plant
Mission payload can include:
- a Lynx® Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR),
- various EO/IR camera systems, and
- up to 3,000 pounds of internal ordnance,
- other sensors.
The aircraft is based on an open, modular architecture
that provides "plug and play" system
configuration, configuration management, and significant flexibility for rapid,
controlled change, adaptation, and growth. Developed on company funds for
near-term military use, Predator C Avenger is successfully continuing through
its planned test program, with a second aircraft to be completed by the end of the year.
Interview with Christopher Ames ( director of international strategic development at General Atomics)
Predator C Air Force Operational Concept Simulation (GA Promo)
GA-ASI Operational Concept for Predator C Avenger UAS as
demonstrated in the video included:
- Enhanced Ground Control Station with multiple screens, integrated pilot and sensor operation capable of controlling multiple UAV
- ELINT ESM mission payload for threat detection, mode functional analysis, classification and localization of mobile enemy air defense components in a SEAD mission
- Simultaneous operation of EO/IR and SAR radar for imaging, classification, and targeting of mobile and stationary threat vehicles.
- Attack with internally carried GBU-31 GPS guided JDAM smart bomb
- Swarm tactics and cooperative engagement data links of multiple UAV’s for fusion of targeting, battle management, ESM, video and sensor data.
- Semi-autonomous operation of UAV's
- Cooperative operation with manned attack platforms in contested airspace
- EW Jamming for SEAD
- Attack and destruction of Mobile Tactical Ballistic Missile Towed Erector Launcher (TEL) with GPS smart bomb.
- Detection, targeting, attack and destruction of Ballistic Missiles in boost phase of flight with High Energy Liquid Laser Air Defense system (HELLADS)
- Detection, targeting, attack and destruction of threat air defense radar with High Energy Liquid Laser Air Defense system (HELLADS).
- Damage Assessment with SAR
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