MQ-9B SeaGuardian
E586073
intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance platform
maritime patrol aircraft
unmanned aerial vehicle
The MQ-9B SeaGuardian is a maritime-optimized variant of the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft, designed for long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions over sea.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance platform
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maritime patrol aircraft ⓘ unmanned aerial vehicle ⓘ |
| canBeConfiguredFor |
non-weaponized ISR missions
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weapon carriage (depending on customer and regulations) ⓘ |
| controlType |
ground-based remote pilot control
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satellite data link control ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designedFor |
anti-surface warfare support
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long-endurance ISR missions ⓘ maritime domain awareness ⓘ maritime surveillance ⓘ over-the-horizon surveillance ⓘ search and rescue support ⓘ |
| designedToComplyWith |
NATO airworthiness standards
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civil airspace integration requirements ⓘ |
| developedFrom | MQ-9 Reaper NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enteredService | 2020s ⓘ |
| hasEndurance | over 30 hours (mission dependent) ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
AIS receiver
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automatic takeoff and landing capability ⓘ beyond line-of-sight control via satellite communications ⓘ centerline hardpoint ⓘ certifiable airworthiness design ⓘ de-icing system ⓘ detect and avoid system ⓘ electro-optical and infrared sensor turret ⓘ four-wing hardpoints ⓘ lightning protection ⓘ long-endurance capability ⓘ maritime-optimized airframe and systems ⓘ multi-mode maritime radar ⓘ satellite communications antenna fairing ⓘ signals intelligence payload options ⓘ sonobuoy dispensing capability (optional configuration) ⓘ storm tolerance enhancements ⓘ |
| hasLandingGear | retractable tricycle landing gear ⓘ |
| hasMaxTakeoffWeight | over 12000 pounds (approximate class) ⓘ |
| hasOperationalEnvironment |
coastal regions
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maritime ⓘ open ocean ⓘ |
| hasWingConfiguration | high-wing monoplane ⓘ |
| manufacturer | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatedBy |
Indian Navy (evaluation and trials)
NERFINISHED
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Japan Coast Guard NERFINISHED ⓘ Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force NERFINISHED ⓘ U.S. Customs and Border Protection (SeaGuardian-configured MQ-9B) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOfFamily | MQ-9B SkyGuardian family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| poweredBy | turboprop engine ⓘ |
| role |
border security
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disaster response support ⓘ environmental monitoring ⓘ exclusive economic zone monitoring ⓘ intelligence gathering ⓘ maritime patrol ⓘ reconnaissance ⓘ surveillance ⓘ |
| variantOf | MQ-9B SkyGuardian NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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