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:

General Atomics unveiled the Mojave, a new combat drone capable of carrying 16 Hellfire missiles for enhanced firepower.
The Mojave features Short-Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capabilities, allowing it to operate from austere environments and unimproved surfaces, providing long-endurance, armed overwatch from forward bases.
Based on avionics from the MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1C Grey Eagle-ER, its market for special forces is currently uncertain despite being designed for that purpose.

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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).