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Incredible Images Of The MQ-9 Reaper

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MQ-9 Reaper on the flightline
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line at Hurlburt Field Florida. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets.
Staff Sgt. John Bainter

An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line at Hurlburt Field Florida. These MQ-9 Reaper Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

MQ-9 Reaper - Combat Hammer exercise
Airman 1st Class Steven (left) and Airman 1st Class Taylor prepare an MQ-9 Reaper for flight during exercise Combat Hammer, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Reaper crews flew a week-long mission, where they released the GBU-12 Paveway II and AGM-114 Hellfire munitions. Steven and Taylor are MQ-9 Reaper crew chiefs from the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.
Staff Sgt. Nadine Barclay

MQ-9 Reaper being prepared for flight during exercise Combat Hammer.

MQ-9 Reaper - Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper Primary function: Unmanned hunter/killer weapon system. Speed: 230 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 66 ft.; length 36 ft.; height 12.5 ft. Range: 3,682 miles. Armament: AGM-114 Hellfire missiles; GBU-12, GBU-38 JDAM. Crew: Pilot and sensor operator on the ground.
Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson

The MQ-9 Reaper (sometimes called Predator B) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.

MQ-9 Reaper - First takeoff
For the first time ever, the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing flies the MQ‐9 Reaper in the airspace over the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California.
Senior Airman Michael Quiboloy

For the first time ever, the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing flies the MQ‐9 Reaper.

MQ-9 Reaper - Sunrise takeoff
An MQ-1B Predator, left, and an MQ-9 Reaper taxi to the runway in preparation for takeoff at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The aircraft are assigned to the 432nd Wing, which trains pilots, sensor operators and other remotely piloted aircraft crewmembers, and conducts combat surveillance and attack operations worldwide.
Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen

An MQ-1B Predator, left, and an MQ-9 Reaper taxi to the runway in preparation for takeoff. These MQ-9 Reaper Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

MQ-9 Reaper - Predator and Reaper
An MQ-1 Predator and an MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remain ready for their next mission at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The two aircraft have provided intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.

An MQ-1 Predator and an MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

MQ-9 Reaper - First remote flight
The New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing conducted their first MQ-9 Reaper flying operation from Hancock Field Air National Guard Base and Syracuse Hancock International Airport, New York. The 174th ATKW is the first Air Force organization in the U.S. to fly a remotely piloted aircraft in class C airspace, the common airspace around commercial airports.
Master Sgt. Eric Miller

The New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing conducted their first MQ-9 Reaper flying operation.

MQ-9 Reaper - Maintenance
The 432nd Maintenance Group ensures that Airmen, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper aircraft, ground control stations, Predator Primary Satellite Links, and a globally-integrated communications network are fully capable to support aircrew training, combat operations, operational test and evaluation, and natural disaster support. Trung is a 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief.
Senior Master Sgt. C.R.

The 432nd Maintenance Group conducts maintenance on both the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper aircraft.

MQ-9 Reaper - Llined up
MQ-9 "Reaper" remotely piloted aircraft are lined up in the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hanger at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. The squadron supports the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron as well as the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons, enabling the graduation of pilots and sensor operators in support of the Air Force's largest Formal Training Unit. Additionally, the Airmen of the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron continuously deploy in support of Combatant Commanders' armed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements.
J.M. Eddins Jr.

MQ-9 “Reaper” remotely piloted aircraft are lined up in the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hanger.

MQ-9 Reaper - Sunrise
The sun rises over an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron as well as the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons, enabling the graduation of pilots and sensor operators in support of the Air Force's largest formal training unit. Additionally, Airmen with the 49th AMS continuously deploy in support of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements.
J.M. Eddins Jr.

The sun rises over an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. These MQ-9 Reaper Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

MQ-9 Reaper - Taxis on flightline
An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft taxis on the flightline at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
J.M. Eddins Jr.

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft taxis on the flightline.

MQ-9 Reaper - Ready for takeoff
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line prior to takeoff at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an intelligence collection asset.
Airman 1st Class Emily A. Kenney

The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft.

MQ-9 Reaper - On display
Shown is the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft on display for a tour given to the members of the New Mexico Air and Army National Guard at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Members of the New Mexico Air and Army National Guard were given a tour of Holloman to learn and familiarize themselves with other military assets within the state.
Airman 1st Class Aaron Montoya

Shown is the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft on display for a tour given to the members of the New Mexico Air and Army National Guard.

MQ-9 Reaper - Taxis back
An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft taxis back to the flightline at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, as well as the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons, enabling the training of pilots and sensor operators in support of the Air Force's largest formal training unit. Additionally, the Airmen of the 49th AMS continuously deploy in support of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements.
J.M. Eddins Jr.

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft taxis back to the flightline at Holloman Air Force Base.

MQ-9 Reaper - Training flight
An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft assigned to the 163d Attack Wing soars over Southern California skies on a training flight to March Air Reserve Base, California.
Tech. Sgt. Neil Ballecer

MQ-9 Reaper flies over Southern California. These MQ-9 Reaper Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

MQ-9 Reaper - Touch and go
An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from the 163d Attack Wing performs a touch and go at March Air Reserve Base, California. The wing made its first successful touch and go at the base, marking a milestone in the effort to relocate the wing’s flight operations from Southern California's high desert to the base.
Airman 1st Class Crystal Housman

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from the 163d Attack Wing performs a touch and go.

MQ-9 Reaper - Low pass
An MQ-9 Reaper performs a low pass during an air show demonstration at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The air show highlights the unique capabilities and qualities of Cannon's air commandos and also celebrates the long-standing relationship between the 27th Special Operations Wing and the local community.
Master Sgt. Dennis J. Henry Jr.

An MQ-9 Reaper performs a low pass during an air show demonstration at Cannon Air Force Base.

MQ-9 Reaper - After taxiing
After taxiing in an MQ-9 Reaper, Airman 1st Class Jon Mann walks under a Reaper's wing to place wheel chocks to prevent accidental movement at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The crew chiefs are responsible for taxiing incoming aircraft and performing post-flight checks that include fluid checks, looking over the aircraft for damage and cleaning the aircraft.
/Senior Airman Andrew Lee

After taxiing in an MQ-9 Reaper, crew chiefs are responsible for taxiing incoming aircraft and performing post-flight checks.

MQ-9 Reaper - Diagnostics
Airmen of the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-flight check of an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The squadron supports the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron as well as the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons, enabling the graduation of pilots and sensor operators in support of the Air Force's largest Formal Training Unit.
J.M. Eddins Jr.

Airmen of the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-flight check of an MQ-9 Reaper.

MQ-9 Reaper - The Today Show
NBC Today Show cameraman, records footage of an MQ-9 Reaper static display at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. A static display of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft was set up for the media outlets that visited Holloman AFB. The Today Show visited Holloman AFB to learn about and document the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper training program.
Airman 1st Class Aaron Montoya

The Today Show visited Holloman AFB to learn about and document the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper training program. These MQ-9 Reaper Images were photographed by military veterans and service members.

MQ-9 Reaper - Smile for the camera
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, prior to maintenance that will keep it flying and training the next generation of Air Force pilots and sensor operators. The MQ-9 Reaper is a medium-to-high altitude, long endurance unmanned aircraft system. The MQ-9's primary mission is as a persistent hunter-killer against emerging targets to achieve joint force commander objectives. The MQ-9's alternate mission is to act as an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance asset, employing sensors to provide real-time data to commanders and intelligence specialists at all levels.
Airman 1st Class Aaron Montoya

The ARGUS-IS, or the Autonomous Real-Time Ground Ubiquitous Surveillance Imaging System has 368 cameras capable of capturing five million pixels each to create an image of about 1.8 billion pixels.

MQ-9 Reaper - On patrol
An MQ-9 Reaper, armed with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, piloted by Col. Lex Turner flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan.
Lt. Col. Leslie Pratt

An MQ-9 Reaper flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan.

MQ-9 Reaper Images - On the ramp
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on a ramp in Afghanistan. The Reaper is launched, recovered and maintained at deployed locations, while being remotely operated by pilots and sensor operators at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.
Courtesy photo

An MQ-9 Reaper sits on a ramp in Afghanistan.

MQ-9 Reaper Images - Eye in the sky
An armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft sits in a shelter at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, before a mission. Larger and more powerful than the MQ-1 Predator, the Reaper can carry up to 3,750 pounds of laser-guided bombs and Hellfire missiles.
Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

ISR operations: Eye in the sky. An armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft sits in a shelter at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.

MQ-9 Reaper Images - Creech Air Force Base
An MQ-9 sits on the flightline at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Task 11, an enabling concept that outlines the effects, capabilities and missions both the Army and the Air Force are to develop as their unmanned aircraft systems programs move forward, was developed at last year's Army/Air Force Warfighter talks. It provides guidance to both services on how to organize, train, and equip their UAS forces to provide maximum flexibility to a joint forces commander.
Lance Cheung

An MQ-9 sits on the flightline at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. These MQ-9 Reaper Images were photographed by military veterans and service members. You might also like incredible images of the RQ-4 Global Hawk. See all military aircraft images.