MQ-1C Gray Eagle MODS

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 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) fielded to all Army Divisions, Intelligence and Security Command and Army Special Operations Command in support of the commander's warfighting priorities. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle Modification/Product Improvement Program (PIP) funding is required for the implementation Global Positioning System (GPS) Denied which is an electronic warfare capability and Ground Based Sense And Avoid (GBSAA) Block II. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Aircraft Modification/Product Improvement funding of $17.706 million will support the development required to integrate Alternate Munition and GPS Denied. GBSAA RDTE will provide development, integration and testing for Block II. Moving the GBSAA display into the UGCS provides the aircraft operator real-time information for evasive maneuvers. Block II decreases operational and sustainment costs, operator workload, hardware/software costs, increases system safety, and provides full materiel release for Soldier operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
EB6_0203744A_7_2040_PB_2019

Tags

Readers

  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space

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