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General Atomics shows to the World the first images of Predator C Avenger

San Diego, USA - Designed for hunter-killer missions

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has released the first public images and the new name of its Predator C Avenger unmanned air vehicle. This UCAS is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-545B; the same engine that powers the Cessna Citation XLS business jet. It has 20 m wingspan and a maximum speed of over 740km/h, General Atomics says. Operating altitude can exceed 60,000ft. A weapons bay...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103307
Rome, Italy, 04/22/2009 13:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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