Richard Riley wrote:
It was a Pred B.
"The turboprop-powered Predator B, designated MQ-9B by the US Air Force
and referred to as the Hunter-Killer, flies faster, higher and carries
more weapons than the Predator. The Honeywell TP331-10 engine,
producing 950 shp, provides a maximum airspeed of 260 kts and a cruise
speed for maximum endurance of 150-170 kts. The MQ-9B can carry a
payload mix of 1,500 lb. on each of its two inboard weapons stations,
500-600 lb. on the two middle stations and 150-200 lb. on the outboard
stations. "
Hmm.
I wonder if there is a pilot/operative 'munition' available.
A pod hung on one of the hardpoints, with a parachute for emergency
egress.
Hmm.
Put JDAM on it, a braking rocket, and you can land anywhere