New General Atomics Drone Can Carry 16 Hellfire Missiles

The Mojave unmanned aircraft system is designed for short runways and based upon the avionics and flight control systems of the MQ-9 Reaper and the MQ-1C Grey Eagle-ER.

Kimberly Johnson

Friday, December 10, 2021 at 01:23 PM ET

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According to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, the Mojave unmanned aircraft system is based upon the avionics and flight control systems of GA-ASI’s MQ-9 Reaper and the MQ-1C Grey Eagle-ER. Courtesy: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Key Takeaways:

GA-ASI unveiled the Mojave combat drone, capable of carrying 16 Hellfire missiles for long-endurance armed overwatch.
A key feature is its Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) capability, allowing operation from very short or unimproved runways in austere environments.
Based on existing MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1C Grey Eagle-ER systems, the Mojave is designed for special forces, though its acquisition path is currently uncertain.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has unveiled a new combat drone capable of carrying 16 Hellfire missiles, pushing long-endurance, armed overwatch to forward operating bases in austere environments, the company said.

The Mojave unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is based upon the avionics and flight control systems of GA-ASI’s MQ-9 Reaper and the MQ-1C Grey Eagle-ER, the company said in its announcement Thursday. In addition to the increased payload capacity and firepower, Mojave is geared for short-takeoff and landing (STOL).