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Description

The Predator C Avenger is a jet-powered, long-endurance, medium-to-high-altitude Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system designed for high-speed multi-mission ISR and precision strike operations. It features a Pratt & Whitney turbofan engine, operates at altitudes over 50,000 feet with 20+ hours endurance, and can carry multiple sensors and weapons payloads. Key capabilities include wide-area surveillance, time-sensitive strike missions over land or sea, and operations in contested environments with enhanced survivability.

About the Company

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

A world leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), radars, and mission systems solutions. The company develops transformational technologies for long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integr...

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Core Information

Product class
Defense
Platform category
Fixed-wing
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Defense/ISR Public Safety/Search & Rescue
Release status
In production
Release date
April 01, 2009
Name
Predator C Avenger

Performance & Dimensions

Max payload (kg)
2948
Endurance (minutes)
1200
Wingspan (mm)
20117
Cruise speed (km/h)
648
Max takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
8255
Length (mm)
13411
Service ceiling (m)
15240
Max speed (km/h)
741

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Carbon fiber Aluminum
Propulsion type
Turbine Jet
Battery chemistry
None/Not applicable
Redundant power system

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Payload bay Hardpoint/Pylon
Supported gimbal size
Not specified
Payload power output (W)
20000

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Return-to-home (RTH) Failsafe/RTL on link loss
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
None
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary
Redundant IMU
Detect-and-avoid capable

Communications & Control

Control link types
SATCOM UHF VHF
Encryption standard
AES-256
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
Video downlink type
SATCOM streaming
Video downlink resolution
Not specified

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Urban Rural Maritime Mountainous Arctic/Cold Desert/Hot
Takeoff/landing methods
Runway
BVLOS ready
Maritime operations capable
Night operations capable

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
None/Not specified
Corrosion resistant
EMI/EMC shielding

Safety

Redundancy features
Dual GPS Dual IMU Dual compass Dual flight controllers Redundant power bus
Flight termination system
Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Export control status
ITAR
Remote ID compliance
Not specified
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked
FAA type certified
Other certifications/standards
MIL-STD

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft
Availability status
Made-to-order
Price notes
Defense procurement pricing not publicly disclosed
Shipping restrictions
ITAR controlled, export restricted
Optional accessories
EO/IR payloads Lynx Multi-mode Radar SIGINT/ESM System Communications relay Hellfire missiles GBU-12/49 GBU-31 GBU-32 GBU-38 JDAM GBU-39 GBU-16/48