MQ-9 Reaper To Avenger: Discover 10 Powerful Combat Drones Around The World

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 07, 2023

MQ-9 Reaper

It is an unmanned, automatic aerial vehicle that can be controlled remotely for dynamic execution targets and as intelligence collection asset. It is developed by General Atomics Aeronatuical Systems for the United States Air Force. It can achieve the top speed of 482 km/h and execute target at the range of 1,850 km.

TAI Aksungur

Aksungar is developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Turkish Armed Forces. It is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It has a cruise speed of 250 km/h and primarily use for long-term surveillance, signals intelligence, and marine patrol operations.

GJ-11 Sharp Sword

This UAV is developed for the People’s Liberation Army of China by Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute and Hongdu Aviation Industry Group. It has a range of 4,000 km.

Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B

This UCAV is popularly known as Hunter-B. It is a combat aerial vehicle developed by Sukhoi and Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG for Russian army. Powered by an AL-31 turbojet engine, the UCAV is expected to attain the speed of 1,000 kilometers an hour.

EADS Barracuda

This jet powered unmanned aerial is a joint venture between Germany and Spain. It is developed for the role of aerial reconnaissance and also combat. It is considered as the first European military drone of its sort.

Avenger

It has an internal weapon storage and an S-shaped exhaust for reduced infrared and radar signatures. It is also developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, the company that also builds MQ-9 Reaper for US Airforce.

XQ-58 Valkyrie

Built by Kratos Defense and Security Solutions for the US Air forces, the UACM can attain the top speed of 1,050 km/h and execute a rage of 3,491 km.

X-47B

The X-47B is an advanced unmanned aerial combat vehicle that represents a significant leap forward in military aviation technology. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the X-47B combines stealth capabilities, and advanced sensor systems to operate in highly contested environments.

CAIG Wing Loong II

Giving a high-edge to People’s Liberation Army of China, Chengdu GJ-2 also known as Wing Loong 2 capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight.

Dassault nEUROn

The Dassault nEUROn is a groundbreaking unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, in collaboration with several European partners.

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