Aircraft Modifications/Product Improvement Programs
Abstract
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle provides the Army with an extended range, multi-purpose (ERMP) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS); capable of executing reconnaissance, security, attack, and intelligence collection missions in the range of military operations (ROMO). Sensors/payloads include an Electro-Optical/Infrared/Laser Designator (EO/IR/LD), Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator (SAR/MTI), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and HELLFIRE missiles; providing a near all-weather mission capability. MQ-1C Gray Eagle is a dedicated, assured, multi-mission UAS fielded to all Army Divisions, Intelligence and Security Command and Army Special Operations Command in support of the commander's warfighting priorities within multi-domain battle operations. Currently MQ-1C Gray Eagle high fuel efficiency engines are undergoing a propulsion reliability effort which will reduce MQ-1C Gray Eagle Return to Base events and decrease the likelihood of engine related aircraft mishaps. This modernization effort will increase operational readiness and posture Gray Eagle to support multi-domain. The Ground Based Sense And Avoid (GBSAA) System provides an alternative means of compliance with FAR Part 91.113 requirement for an aircraft to "see and avoid" other aircraft while in the National Airspace System. This capability enhances the warfighter's ability to train with the Gray Eagle at CONUS fielding locations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 0203744A_7_2040_PB_2023
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY22 Congressional plus-up of $10.0M will be used to increase the capability of the Ground Based Sense And Avoid (GBSAA) System to provide better support for training activities, to investigate new solutions aimed at addressing hardware obsolescence, and to increase flexibility and useability of GBSAA system by allowing quicker configuration/setup and SATCOM capability."
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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