Best Military Drones In The World
MQ-9 Reaper The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) is an offensive strike unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used by the States Air Force (USAF), capable of both remotely controlled and autonomous flight operations.
B.A.E. Systems Taranis Taranis is a large-scale unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed and built to demonstrate ISTAR capabilities including sustained surveillance, target marking, intelligence gathering, adversary deterrence, and the ability to carry out strikes in hostile territory.
Bayraktar Kizilema Designed and developed by Baykar in Turkey, the Bayraktar Kizilelma Fighter is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with advanced maneuvering capability and a stealthy form protecting it from radar detection.
Boeing MQ25 Stingray The MQ25 Stingray is a UAV system providing refueling capability to extend the combat range of jet fighters deployed from an aircraft carrier. In 2021, the drone demonstrated its functionality and capabilities when it refueled a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, a Boeing EA-18G Growler, and a Lockheed Martin F-35C fighter.
General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger The Avenger is an advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) powered by a Pratt & Whitney turbofan engine producing over 5,000 pounds of thrust. The Extended Range (ER) version boasts a wingspan of 76 feet and a fuel capacity of 7,900 pounds providing over 20 hours of flight time.
EADS Baracuda The EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) Barracuda is a medium-altitude, long-range, fully autonomous UAV developed as a joint venture between Spain and Germany. The drone is designed and built as a demonstrator for both aerial reconnaissance and combat capabilities.
TAI Aksungur The Aksungur is a twin-engine medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivered to the Turkish Navy on October 20, 2021. According to Ismail Demir, Turkey's top procurement official, the Aksungur has a payload capacity of 750 kg and a maximum flight time of 50 hours.
Israel Aerospace Industries Heron The Heron advanced UAV system built by Israel Aerospace Industries performs surveillance and target acquisition over large areas, providing real-time information on enemy battlefields. The Heron reaches a maximum height of 32,800 feet and is capable of fully automated take-off and landing, even under adverse weather conditions.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Developed by Boeing Australia, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat is a UCAV incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and the capability of communicating with sixth-generation fighters and bombers. Boeing claims the Boeing MQ-28 has the potential to "provide a disruptive advantage for allied forces' crewed and uncrewed missions."
XQ-58 Valkyrie The XQ-58 Valkyrie, like the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, is designed to perform duties as a loyal wingman, flying alongside manned fighter jets in combat. Intensive testing conducted since 2019 has shown the XQ-58 is capable of following basic commands and autonomous determination of the best flightpath and throttle settings. Inputs from: www.slashgear.com